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Sasang: The Town on Sand
Sasang: The Town on Sand

Sasang: The Town on Sand

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Documentary

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This is a film about workers, a film about the poor who were dragged out of homes and about his father. Director Park films his father who has lived as a laborer all his life, his weakened body, and nine years of time flowing over it. Park brings an impartial view of his father’s life. His father does not try to impart a particular value in front of the camera. What remains is to wonder where this cruel reality comes from.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Runtime

129 mins

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Release Date

21 October 2021

Country

South Korea

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