Koryo Saram

A quiet, humane documentary portrait that lingers on language and belonging, asking for patient attention rather than drama.

Directed by

Irina Son, Lavrenti Son

Genres

Documentary

Overview

A significant group of Far Eastern Koreans were deported to Karatal district of the Taldykorgan region. Those who arrived later than other nations mastered the Korean language, and it became the language of interethnic communication along with Russian. In this film, four heroes of different nationalities who masterfully owned the mar Koreas.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, immigration, memory, isolation

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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