My Home Village (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1949, My Home Village is a drama and war film directed by Hong-sik Kang, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. This was the first feature film to be produced after the liberation of North Korea. It gives a pictures of boundless joy and emotion of the Korean people who are now liberated from the colonial yoke of Japanese imperialism thanks to the glorious anti-Japanese struggle organized and led by the great leader Comrade Kim Il-Sung. Unable to endure the insult of the landlord, Gwan Pil gives vent to his rage. Because of this, the Japanese imperialists deprive him of his tenant land and put him in jail where he gains class consciousness under the influence of a KPA operative.
Who’s in it. My Home Village stars Won Jun Yu as Kwan-pil, Ye-bong Mun as Ok-tan, Ul-min Tae as Landlord and Hak Pak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, My Home Village has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Home Village page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Home Village tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Home Village (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Home Village change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Home Village worth watching?
- My Home Village holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Home Village?
- My Home Village stars Won Jun Yu, Ye-bong Mun, Ul-min Tae, Hak Pak and Gyong-ae Yu.
- When was My Home Village released?
- My Home Village was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.