Traces of Life (1989)

Traces of Life (1989) poster

This is the story of Ji Jun, the widow of a sailor who swims out to an American warship with a mine in his hands and destroys it Kamikaze fashion during the Korean War. The sailor is a true believer in the revolution, while his wife cares more about what goes on in the household. In a change of heart, she decides to return to his farming village and work with the other beneficiaries of land reform to produce food for the revolution.

Director: Jo Kyong-sun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 122 min
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Production: Korean Film
Country: North Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Jo Kyong-sun
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traces of Life about?
This is the story of Ji Jun, the widow of a sailor who swims out to an American warship with a mine in his hands and destroys it Kamikaze fashion during the Korean War. The sailor is a true believer in the revolution, while his wife cares more about what goes on in the household. In a change of heart, she decides to return to his farming village and work with the other beneficiaries of land reform to produce food for the revolution.
Who directed Traces of Life?
Traces of Life was directed by Jo Kyong-sun.
Who stars in Traces of Life?
Traces of Life stars Mi Ran Oh, Paek Yong-hui, Ri Won-kok.
How long is Traces of Life?
Traces of Life has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is Traces of Life?
Traces of Life is a Drama film.
Where was Traces of Life produced?
Traces of Life was produced in North Korea.