A Broad Bellflower | |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 도라지꽃 |
Hanja | 桔梗 |
Revised Romanization | Dorajikkot |
McCune–Reischauer | Torajikkot |
Directed by | People's Artiste Jo Kyong-sun |
Written by | Ri Chun-gu |
Produced by | Korea February 8 Studio |
Starring | People's Actor Kim Ryong Jo Merited Actress O Mi Ran Merited Actress Song Yon Ok |
Cinematography | Pak Se Ung People's Artiste Choe Thae Guk |
Edited by | Ri Sun Sil |
Music by | Hwang Jin Yong |
Distributed by | Korea Film Export and Import Corporation Mokran Video |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | North Korea |
Language | Korean |
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The film centers on two orphan sisters, Song Rim (played by O Mi Ran) and Song Hwa, who live together in a rural mountain town. Song Rim aspires to develop their underdeveloped town. However, her lover Won Bong, who lives in the city, does not show much excitement for her plans, leading to their breakup. While Song Rim tries to expand the town she dies in a mudslide caused by a rainstorm. Song Hwa continues the work of her late sister, and the town's development plans end up being successful. Won Bong eventually regrets breaking up with Song Rim, after her success in the endeavor he initially criticized. [2]
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