The Kites Flying in the Sky (2008)

Original title

하늘을 나는 연들

Directed by

Phyo Kwang, Kim Hyon-Chol

Genre

drama film

Country

North Korea

Runtime

1h 38m

Rating

5.7 of 10 from 3 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A former marathon champion dedicates her life to taking care of orphans. The film follows her work and the challenges she faces.

inspirationalheartfeltgentleearnestslow-pacedemotionalfocusedunderstated

What happens

The Kites Flying in the Sky (Korean: 저 하늘의 연; sometimes rendered as 하늘을 나는 연들) is a 2008 North Korean film. Directed by Phyo Kwang and Kim Hyon-chol, the film is based on the true story of a former marathon champion who devotes her life to caring for orphans. The film was unusual in that no reshoots were required prior to approval for release. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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