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Release Year1956
Runtime—
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Drama
Votes—
DirectorChong-sik Min
WritersMin Choo
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsSon of the Motherland
About Son of the Motherland
The story of a Korean who, since childhood, lived under the rule of Japanese invaders. During the Korean War, the hero devotes all his strength to the fight against the aggressors, worthily serving the homeland he loves.
Directed by Chong-sik Min, Son of the Motherland leans on a strong ensemble — Won Jun Yu, Yeong Sim, Dal-won Kim — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1956.
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