The Blast Furnace
| The Blast Furnace | |
|---|---|
| 용광로 | |
| Directed by | (민정식) |
| Screenplay by | (김영근) |
| Produced by | (국립영화촬영소) |
Release date |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Language | Korean |
The Blast Furnace is a 1950 North Korean film directed by Min Chongshik. The script was written by Kim Yonggun. It was produced by the Division of Film Productions of the Korean Workers' Party.[1]
The film was released during the Korean War.
Plot[]
Ryongsu, a worker working at the blasting furnace, suggests a way to develop fire bricks with their own technology without relying on import, but the technicians at the plant ignores Ryongsu's suggestions. Ryongsu and his assistant Hyeyoung work day and night researching fire bricks, and this upsets Ryongyeon, wife of Ryongsu who is jealous of their relationship. Ryongsu sends a letter to Ryongyeon to clear some misunderstandings, but the misunderstanding remains, due to her lack of ability to read. Ryongyeon studies hangul. Ryongsu's research is endangered by spies, and Ryongyeon appears and save the day. [2]
Reception[]
The film was the second drama film that was to be released in North Korean cinema.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Lee, Hyangjin (2000). Contemporary Korean Cinema: Culture, Identity and Politics (in English and Korean). Manchester University Press. p. 198. ISBN 0-7190-6007-9.
- ^ a b "용광로". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
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