The Story of Our Home explained

The Story of Our Home
Native Name:
Child:yes
Rr:Uli Jib Iyagi
Mr:Uri Chim Iyagi
Director:Ri Yun-Ho
Screenplay:
  • Jang Sun-Yong
  • Won Yong-Sil
Starring:[1]
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]

Premise

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]

Cast

Release

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]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Pyongyang International Film FestivalSeptember 23, 2016Torch AwardThe Story of Our Home
Best ActressPaek Sol-mi

Notes and References

  1. Web site: n.a. . “The Story of Our Home” – 2016 Pyongyang Film Review . Meniscus Magazine . 7 March 2024.
  2. News: Schwarz . Tim . Orphaned by famine: The ‘child mother’ caring for North Korea’s parentless . 7 March 2024 . CNN.
  3. Web site: Maheshwari . Laya . In North Korea, an International Film Festival Where ‘Self-Reliance’ Is the Star . Pulitzer Center . 7 March 2024.
  4. News: Lee . Hyo-won . Bucheon: A Glimpse Into North Korea Through Cinema . 7 March 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. Web site: Maheshwari . Laya . In North Korea, an International Film Festival Where ‘Self-Reliance’ Is the Star . Pulitzer Center . 7 March 2024.