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A Tale of Old Cities
A Tale of Old Cities

A Tale of Old Cities

Genres

Documentary

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Jung-gu, the old original downtown of the city of Incheon, is the place where the first port was opened to foreign trades during the Japanese colonial period, and it is also the starting point of the construction of modern buildings, old Japanese houses(so-called enemy's house), railways, shipping, and airports. Currently, this area is also a place where the two concepts of development and reconstruction/regeneration are in sharp conflict. The film contains the story of those who pursue desirable regeneration, revolving around this neighborhood in Incheon.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

19 June 2024

Country

South Korea

Cast

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