The Flower Girl (1972)

The Flower Girl (1972) poster

The country is occupied by the Japanese imperialists. Koppun is selling flowers at the market to get some money to buy medicine for her sick mother. Her brother is imprisoned, her father dead and her sister blind.

Director: Choe Ik-gyu, Hak Pak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Korean Film, Pak Bu San
Country: North Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Crushing Despair and the Void, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope

Keywords

sacrifice, optimism, poverty, compassion, motherhood, national identity, determination, sisterhood, resilience, traditional values, folk tale, adversity, social inequality, north korean cinema, family bonds

More Films by Director: Choe Ik-gyu, Hak Pak
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Flower Girl about?
The country is occupied by the Japanese imperialists. Koppun is selling flowers at the market to get some money to buy medicine for her sick mother. Her brother is imprisoned, her father dead and her sister blind.
Who directed The Flower Girl?
The Flower Girl was directed by Choe Ik-gyu, Hak Pak.
Who stars in The Flower Girl?
The Flower Girl stars Chon Sob Han, Yong Hui Hong, Ren Rin Kim, So Am Ko, Hu Nam Ru, Pak Hwa Son.
How long is The Flower Girl?
The Flower Girl has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is The Flower Girl?
The Flower Girl is a Drama film.
Where was The Flower Girl produced?
The Flower Girl was produced in North Korea.
What are the themes of The Flower Girl?
The themes of The Flower Girl include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Crushing Despair and the Void, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope.