Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan (1998)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan about?

Portraying the fifty-year history of zainichi (long-term residents in Japan) Koreans after the liberation of Korea, traces of zainichi evoked in this film question the concepts of 'post-war democracy' and 'pacifism' in Japan. With copious stock footage and testimony, the first half of the film, "History," chronologically traces the various experiences of zainichi from Japan's defeat (Korean liberation) through 1990. The latter half, "People," focuses on first, second and third-generation zainichi respectively, vividly depicting how they live.

Who directed Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan?

Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan was directed by Oh Deok-soo.

How long is Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan?

Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan has a runtime of 4h 20m (260 minutes).

What genre is Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan?

Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan is a Documentary film.

Where was Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan produced?

Zainichi: The Story of Koreans in Postwar Japan was produced in Japan.