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The Country Left Behind
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The Country Left Behind

1962-03-01 · 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.

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Directors
Lee Kang-cheon
Production companies
Ministry of National Defense
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Jin-kyuKim Jin-kyuSeokbin
Kim Ji-miKim Ji-miKim Jeong-suk
Kim Seung-hoKim Seung-hoSirenkov
Heo Chang-kangHeo Chang-kang
Park Nou-sikPark Nou-sik
Ju Jeung-nyeoJu Jeung-nyeo
Jang Min-ho
Kim Dong-wonKim Dong-won
Kim Jeong-okKim Jeong-ok
Chun YuChun Yu
Jo HangJo Hang
Monica YooMonica YooSonya
Son Mi-hui-jaSon Mi-hui-ja
Nam Bang-unNam Bang-un
Lee YeongLee Yeong
Dokgo SungDokgo Sung
Lee Chang-sik
Ju Il-mongJu Il-mong
Kang Eun-hye

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