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From the New World
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From the New World

2023-12-20 · 99 min · ★ 5.0

Mystery · Drama

After losing her son while defecting from North Korea, Myung-sun meets a fellow defector, Sin-tek, who is the leader of the Church of the Fire. Through him, Myung-sun begins to learn about the doctrines of resurrection as they settle at a small town in South Korea.

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Directors
Choi Jeong-min
Production companies
Cinemacat Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeong Ha-damJeong Ha-damMyung-sun
Lee Hae-inLee Hae-inJae-sook
Jin Yong-ukJin Yong-ukJin-su
Shin Na-raeYoung-sook
Kim Jae-rokKim Jae-rokShin-taek

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