Reclaiming Our Names (1998)

Reclaiming Our Names (1998) poster

Matsuda Shunji, a freshman of Amagasaki High School in Osaka faces a difficult decision regarding the revelation of his Korean name, Lee Jun-Chi. The teenager is aware of the difficulties of living in Japan with a Korean name, and so dreads the day when he is supposed to make this decision. He ultimately meets a loneliness whereby we are left to witness the outcome of his dilemma.

Director: Hong Hyung-sook
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Ma Do-won
Cinematography: Hong Hyo-sook
Production: Seoul Visual Collective
Country: South Korea
Language: 日本語, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

zainichi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reclaiming Our Names about?
Matsuda Shunji, a freshman of Amagasaki High School in Osaka faces a difficult decision regarding the revelation of his Korean name, Lee Jun-Chi. The teenager is aware of the difficulties of living in Japan with a Korean name, and so dreads the day when he is supposed to make this decision. He ultimately meets a loneliness whereby we are left to witness the outcome of his dilemma.
Who directed Reclaiming Our Names?
Reclaiming Our Names was directed by Hong Hyung-sook.
Who stars in Reclaiming Our Names?
Reclaiming Our Names stars Pang Eun-jin.
How long is Reclaiming Our Names?
Reclaiming Our Names has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Reclaiming Our Names?
Reclaiming Our Names is a Documentary film.
Where was Reclaiming Our Names produced?
Reclaiming Our Names was produced in South Korea.