Based on a true story, HANA KOREA follows Hyesun, a young North Korean refugee who has just arrived in fast-paced, hyper-modern South Korea. As she struggles to adapt to her new life, Hyesun must confront the emotional toll of leaving her past behind while trying to carve out a place for herself in a society that demands dedication and sacrifice.
Through Hyesun’s journey, HANA KOREA explores the challenges of modern human existence in a world marked by increasing global tensions and polarization. Hyesun’s story personalizes the consequences of division forcing us to reflect on the wrongdoings of our past and present. Her journey toward freedom comes at a steep price. Was it worth it? Can she truly let go of her past?
Through Hyesun’s journey, HANA KOREA explores the challenges of modern human existence in a world marked by increasing global tensions and polarization. Hyesun’s story personalizes the consequences of division forcing us to reflect on the wrongdoings of our past and present. Her journey toward freedom comes at a steep price. Was it worth it? Can she truly let go of her past?
| Original title | Hana Korea |
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| Danish title | Hana Korea |
| Director | Frederik Sølberg |
| Screenplay | Frederik Sølberg, Sharon Choi |
| Producer | Sara Stockmann, Heejung Oh |
| Director of Photography | Stephanie Stål Axelgård |
| Editor | Denniz Göl Bertelsen |
| Sound | Sune Kaarsberg |
| Composer | Jonas Bjerre |
| Production designer | Bara Bom |
| Appearance | Minha Kim, Joo-Ryoung Kim, Seo-hyun An |
| Production country | Denmark, South Korea |
| Domestic distribution | Danmark Radio |
| International sales | REinvent Studios |
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| Production company | Sonntag Pictures ApS |
| Co-production | Seesaw Pictures / Korea |
| Domestic distribution | Danmark Radio |
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Direction |
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| Direction | Frederik Sølberg |
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Script |
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| Screenplay | Frederik Sølberg |
| Screenplay | Sharon Choi |
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| Producer | Sara Stockmann |
| Producer | Heejung Oh |
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| Cinematographer | Stephanie Stål Axelgård |
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| Editor | Denniz Göl Bertelsen |
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| Composer | Jonas Bjerre |
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Production design |
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| Production designer | Bara Bom |
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| Costume designer | Yeri Seok |
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Sound |
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| Sound designer | Sune Kaarsberg |
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Visual effects |
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| VFX supervisor | Anders Vadgaard Christensen |
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Appearance |
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| Appearance | Minha Kim |
| Appearance | Joo-Ryoung Kim |
| Appearance | Seo-hyun An |
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