| The Story of Our Home | |||||||
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| Director: | Ri Yun-Ho | ||||||
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| Studio: | Korean Film Studio | ||||||
| Runtime: | 100 minutes | ||||||
| Country: | North Korea | ||||||
| Language: | Korean | ||||||
The Story of Our Home is a 2016 North Korean drama film based on the life of Jang Jong Hwa, the "child mother" who adopted several orphans at a young age.[2] Directed by Ri Yun-Ho, the film won the top prize at the 2016 Pyongyang Film Festival.[3]
In 2018, The Story of Our Home became the first North Korean film to be screened publicly in South Korea when it was presented at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[4]
Eighteen-year-old Ri Jong-A cares for a family of orphaned children. The eldest of the siblings, Un-Jong, is unreceptive to the help.[4]
The Story of Our Home premiered at the 2016 Pyongyang International Film Festival, where it was recognized with the top film prize, the Torch Award. Paek Sol-mi was awarded Best Actress for her performance as Ri Jong-A, her on-screen debut.[5]
Unlike many North Korean films, The Story of Our Home was screened at film festivals outside the country, most notably at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.[4]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | |
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| Pyongyang International Film Festival | September 23, 2016 | Torch Award | The Story of Our Home | ||
| Best Actress | Paek Sol-mi |