Summaries

The story centres around a border security team in 1935 Korea. Upon receiving new recruits they hold a welcome party including a restaurant owner and his daughter. The border's commander has a wife (Hara Setsuko) who helps deliver a neighbour's baby. One day a border guard is killed by a Chinese bandit who is hiding in the area. The dead man's sister comes to visit and is given help to further her studies. The film was shot in Korea featuring many Korean actors and crew.—aghaemi

Details

Keywords
  • japanese occupation of korea
  • korea
  • 1930s
  • year 1935
  • border guard
Genres
  • Action
  • War
Release date Apr 14, 1943
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Filming locations Yalu River, North Korea
Production companies Toho Film (Eiga) Co. Ltd. Chôsen eiga Government-General of Korea Film Commission

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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