The Country Left Behind

The Country Left Behind

1962 · 123 min · ★ 7.0 · War, Drama, History, Romance

Before the Korean War (1950-1953), a daughter of a Russian soldier stationed at Heungnam falls in love with a young Korean anti-Communist. Their love story shows how cruel the Russian soldiers were and how badly many North Koreans craved for freedom.

Directed by Lee Kang-cheon · Written by Shin Bong-seung

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