Reclaiming Our Names (1998)
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: September 26, 1998
Cast
- Pang Eun-jin - Narrator (voice)
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.