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Spirit of Korean Celadon

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Spirit of Korean Celadon
Hangul
청자의 넋
Hanja
靑瓷의 넋
RRCheongjaui neok
MRCh'ŏngjaŭi nŏk
Directed byPhyo Kwang
Release date
  • 2002 (2002)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryNorth Korea
LanguageKorean

Spirit of Korean Celadon (Korean청자의 넋) is a 2002 North Korean film directed by Phyo Kwang. A drama with "fun, unconventional musical sequences",[1] the film is set during the Goryeo period and tells the story of a craftsman devoted to making traditional Korean celadon.[2]

Spirit of Korean Celadon was one of three North Korean films shown at the Special Screening section of the 6th Jeonju International Film Festival, held in South Korea from 28 April–6 May 2005.[2]

Cast

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  • Sol jirok - artisan master of the celadon played by Merited actor Cho myong son, he is wrongfully accused of selling the celadon to the japanese but is later acquitted.
  • Sol chong -adopted son and apprentice of Sol jirok played by Ri song kwang
  • Sol so na -family of Sol chong played by Kim ryon hwa

References

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  1. ^ Chun Su-jin. "Islamic culture films premier at Jeonju festival". HanCinema, 28 April 2005; originally published by JoongAng Daily. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.
  2. ^ a b Kim Tae-jong. "North Korean Film on Tokto to Screen". HanCinema, 12 April 2005; originally published by The Korea Times. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.
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