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Dooman River
Chang-ho, 12, becomes friends with a North-Korean immigrant about the same age who just crossed the Dooman river, border between North-Korea and China. His mute sister and his wise grandfather accompany him through a series of misfortunes.
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Chang-ho, 12, becomes friends with a North-Korean immigrant about the same age who just crossed the Dooman river, border between North-Korea and China. His mute sister and his wise grandfather accompany him through a series of misfortunes.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Zhang Lu
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Box Office:$9,850
Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:Lu Film, Arizona Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Korean Film Council, CNC, Global Film Initiative, Pusan Promotion Plan
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