The Country Left Behind (1962)
Before the Korean War (1950-1953), a daughter of a Russian soldier stationed at Heungnam falls in love with a young Korean anti-Communist. Their love story shows how cruel the Russian soldiers were and how badly many North Koreans craved for freedom.
Director:
Lee Kang-cheon
Writer:
Shin Bong-seung
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Kim Jin-kyu as Seokbin |
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Kim Ji-mi as Kim Jeong-suk |
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Kim Seung-ho as Sirenkov |
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Heo Chang-kang as |
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Park Nou-sik as |
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Ju Jeung-nyeo as |
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Jang Min-ho as |
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Kim Dong-won as |
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Kim Jeong-ok as |
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Chun Yu as |
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Jo Hang as |
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Monica Yoo as Sonya |
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Son Mi-hui-ja as |
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Nam Bang-un as |
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Lee Yeong as |
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Dokgo Sung as |
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Lee Chang-sik as |
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Ju Il-mong as |
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Kang Eun-hye as |
| Writing | Na So-un | Adaptation |
| Writing | Seonu Hwi | Adaptation |
| Production | Kim Dong-su | Producer |
| Camera | Gang Yeong-hwa | Director of Photography |
| Lighting | Choe Sang-dong | Lighting Director |
| Editing | Young-hee Kim | Editor |
| Sound | Jeong Hoe-gap | Music |
| Art | Park Seok-in | Art Direction |
| Sound | Jeong Yoon-joo | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Lee Sang-man | Sound Effects |
| Directing | Lee Kang-cheon | Director |
| Writing | Shin Bong-seung | Screenplay |