The Country Left Behind

War, Drama, History, Romance

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Lee Kang-cheon

Status Released

Release Date 1962-03-01

Storyline

Before the Korean War (1950-1953), a daughter of a Russian soldier stationed at Heungnam falls in love with a young Korean anti-Communist. Their love story shows how cruel the Russian soldiers were and how badly many North Koreans craved for freedom.