To the Last Day (1960)
Captain Kim is grievously wounded in the first days of the war. When the northern troops continue their advance, his wife and small daughters flee south to Taegu, dragging him along in a two-wheel handcart. His wife struggles to keep herself and their surviving daughter alive. Working as a market trader, she meets a kind young man -- who happens to be tall, dark and handsome.
Director: Shin Sang-ok
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: July 1, 1960
Cast
- Choi Eun-hee - Hye-kyung
- Kim Jin-kyu - Captain Kim
- Nam Koong-won - Mr. Jo
- Shin Seong-il - Park Sang-sa
- Kim Hye-jeong - Hye-jung
- Go Seon-ae - Hye-kyung's Mother
- Jeon Young-sun - Seon-kyung
- Jeong Seong-suk - Yeong-seon
- Park Gyeong-ju - Surgeon
- Kim Jin - Captain Choi's wife
Screenplay
- Lim Hee-jae (Screenplay)
- Lee Hyeong-pyo (Adaptation)
Music: Seong-tae Kim
Editing: Young-hee Kim
Production: Shin Films
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
war veteran, trauma, korean war (1950-53), family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To the Last Day about?
- Captain Kim is grievously wounded in the first days of the war. When the northern troops continue their advance, his wife and small daughters flee south to Taegu, dragging him along in a two-wheel handcart. His wife struggles to keep herself and their surviving daughter alive. Working as a market trader, she meets a kind young man -- who happens to be tall, dark and handsome.
- Who directed To the Last Day?
- To the Last Day was directed by Shin Sang-ok.
- Who stars in To the Last Day?
- To the Last Day stars Choi Eun-hee, Kim Jin-kyu, Nam Koong-won, Shin Seong-il, Kim Hye-jeong, Go Seon-ae.
- How long is To the Last Day?
- To the Last Day has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is To the Last Day?
- To the Last Day is a Drama film.
- Where was To the Last Day produced?
- To the Last Day was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of To the Last Day?
- The themes of To the Last Day include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.