Country: North Korea

Direction Choe Ik Kyu · Pak Hak

Cast Han Chon Sob · Hong Yong Hui · Kim Ren Rin · Ko So Am

Direction Kyun Soon Jo · Choi Eun-hee

Cast Ryung Jo Kim · Mi Ran Oh · Yeon Ock Song

Synopsis A Bellflower (1987) is a notable North Korean film from the 1980s that follows the journey of Jin Son Rim, portrayed by the esteemed "People's Actor" O Mi-ran. The story revolves around Jin's ambitious mission to convert her modest mountain...

Direction Kil In Kim

Cast Chang Son Hui · Gwan ri · Riyonun Ri · Ri Yong-Ho

Direction Gyong-Sun Cho

Cast Robin Lee · Hyun Chang-Gyeol · Gyong-Sun Cho · Choe Chang-su

Direction Shin Sang-ok

Cast Chang Son Hui · Ham Gi Sop · Jong-uk Ri · Gwan ri

Synopsis Pulgasari (1985) is set in medieval Korea, where a tyrannical ruler learns of an impending uprising by the peasants. To suppress the rebellion, the king confiscates all iron tools and utensils from the populace to forge weapons. After returning the...

Direction Jang In-hak

Cast Pak Mi-hyang · Kim Jin-mi · Kim Cheol · Kim Jeong-mi

Synopsis The Schoolgirl's Diary (2007) follows the journey of a young student who navigates various challenges while pursuing her dream of becoming a scientist. The film delves into her academic struggles, personal growth, and the obstacles she encounters along the way,...

Direction Jang In-hak

Cast Kim Hyang-suk · Ryung Min Kim · Jung Taik Park

Synopsis The Other Side of the Mountain (2012) unfolds during the tumultuous period of the Korean War, where a compassionate nurse from the modest town of Chunamri, North Korea, rescues an injured South Korean soldier who was abandoned on the battlefield....

Direction Kim Yu-Sam

Cast Hyun Chang-Gyeol · James Joseph Dresnok · Jung Eui-Gyeom · Kim Jeong-Woon

Synopsis From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. (1990) is a film that does not necessarily excel in traditional cinematic elements such as a gripping plot, well-developed characters, engaging dialogue, memorable music, or impressive cinematography. However, it does offer a couple of...

Direction Shin Sang-ok

Cast Choi Eun-hee

Direction Kim J. Ok

Synopsis The Young Fisherman and the Black Dragon (1996) follows the tale of a malevolent black dragon that wields a mystical gem, granting it everlasting might. In a daring move, the dragon abducts the princess from a neighboring realm. Driven by...

Direction Pak Sang Bok

Synopsis Girls in My Hometown (1991) unfolds in a small community where the local women have a longstanding tradition of supporting soldiers, both in times of peace and war. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a soldier is severely injured...

Direction Shin Sang-ok

Cast Choi Eun-hee

Direction Rim Chang-bom · Jon Kwang-il

Cast Gyong-hi Ri

Synopsis On the Green Carpet (2001) is a compelling drama centered around a dedicated coach who is meticulously preparing a group of schoolchildren for the prestigious May Day mass games. The coach's former colleague, now his superior, expresses concern over his...

Direction Gil-sen Om · Shin Sang-ok · Eldor Urazbaev

Cast Andrei Martynov · Chhan-su Chve · Oleg Anofriev · Yon-hi Chon

Synopsis One Second for a Feat (1985) follows the journey of junior lieutenant Yakov Novichenko, who, after the liberation of the North Korean Red Army from Japanese rule in August 1945, chooses to stay with the Koreans to assist in rebuilding...

Direction Ryu Ho-Son

Cast Yun Chan · Kim Chong-nam · Yi Sor-hui

Synopsis Song of Restrospection (1986) follows the intertwined lives of Mr. Komak, a gifted musician from an overseas nation, and Ra Sol Ju, a skilled Navy communicator from the DPRK who shares a deep appreciation for music. Their paths cross twice:...

Direction Kim Chun-sik

Synopsis Lighthouse (1983) follows the journey of a dedicated lighthouse keeper who served before Korea's liberation during World War II. Enduring numerous hardships and mistreatment under Japanese occupation, his life takes a turn for the better after liberation. Despite his advanced...

Direction Riyong Gyu Yun

Cast Hak Su Kim · Hyo Gyong Dzo · Un Bong Che · Sob Pak

Direction Yoon Yong-Gyu

Cast Tian Ki-duk · Tek Sik-jin · Kim Yong-bin

Synopsis Boy Partisans (1951) is an early cinematic work from North Korea, produced amidst the turmoil of war. This film presents a propagandistic narrative centered around a group of young boys who, in response to the temporary American occupation of a...

Direction Kim Song Gyo

Synopsis On the Railway (1960) follows the gripping tale of a Korean engineer who finds himself in a precarious situation after being apprehended by American forces. In a desperate bid to safeguard a prized North-Korean engine from falling into enemy hands,...

Direction Kil In Kim

Cast Lee In-sik · Jo Seong-soo · Bae Yong-sam