The Day the Mountain Cried (2020)

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In 1950s North Korea, during the war with South Korea, Son-a, a stunningly beautiful young girl, saves the life of Il-kyu, a wounded soldier left behind after a brutal battle. Despite being thrown together by tragic circumstances, the innocent young lovers' relationship blossoms, only later to be cruelly severed due to being born into opposing sides of a fight. When Il-kyu leaves to save his mother, he promises to return and Son-a waits for him for a lifetime. Separated by war and countries between them, broken hearted Il-kyu tries everything to return to her in the North. But political realities between the countries make their reunion impossible. As the years go by and their youth slips away, Il-kyu finally gets an unexpected opportunity to fulfill his wish and return to her.

Director: Jang Hak-in
Genre: Romance, Drama, War
Runtime: 107 min
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Screenplay

Country: North Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

remake, impossible love, 1950s, north korean, forgotten war, romantic drama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day the Mountain Cried about?
In 1950s North Korea, during the war with South Korea, Son-a, a stunningly beautiful young girl, saves the life of Il-kyu, a wounded soldier left behind after a brutal battle. Despite being thrown together by tragic circumstances, the innocent young lovers' relationship blossoms, only later to be cruelly severed due to being born into opposing sides of a fight. When Il-kyu leaves to save his mother, he promises to return and Son-a waits for him for a lifetime. Separated by war and countries between them, broken hearted Il-kyu tries everything to return to her in the North. But political realities between the countries make their reunion impossible. As the years go by and their youth slips away, Il-kyu finally gets an unexpected opportunity to fulfill his wish and return to her.
Who directed The Day the Mountain Cried?
The Day the Mountain Cried was directed by Jang Hak-in.
How long is The Day the Mountain Cried?
The Day the Mountain Cried has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is The Day the Mountain Cried?
The Day the Mountain Cried is a Romance, Drama, War film.
Where was The Day the Mountain Cried produced?
The Day the Mountain Cried was produced in North Korea.