The Blood Stained Route Map (Korean: 피묻은 략패) is a 2004 North Korean film directed by Phyo Kwang. Set during the Goryeo period, the film tells the story of a family who fight together to protect the Dokdo islets (Liancourt Rocks) against Japanese invaders.[1] The invaders seek a map showing the location of a golden Buddha. If it falls into their hands, it will mean the end of an independent Korea.[2]
| The Blood Stained Route Map | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 피묻은 략패 |
| Revised Romanization | Pimudeun yakpae |
| McCune–Reischauer | P‘imutŭn yakp‘ae |
| Directed by | Phyo Kwang |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Distribution edit
The Blood Stained Route Map received its South Korean premiere in 2005, where it was one of three North Korean films shown at the Special Screening section of the Jeonju International Film Festival, held from 28 April–6 May. Hwang Kyun-min, coordinator of the section, regarded the screening as being "timely since the issue of [Dokdo] is very controversial now."[1] It later became the first North Korean film to be screened at the outdoor plaza in front of Seoul City Hall, when it was shown on 1 July 2005 as part of the buildup to the Daejong Film Festival.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Kim Tae-jong. "North Korean Film on Tokto to Screen". HanCinema, 12 April 2005; originally published by The Korea Times. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.
- ^ "Phyo Kwang - The Blood Stained Route Map (2002)" (in French). Tomblands. 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "NK Film to Get Outdoor Screening". HanCinema, 29 June 2005; originally published by The Korea Times. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.
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