Snowy Road
"A story of 'Comfort Women' that should not be forgotten"
Originally released in 2015. Snowy Road is a drama film. directed by Lee Na-jeong. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Sae-ron, and Kim Yeong-ok
Synopsis
Jong-bun, in her eighties, is one of the last surviving 'Comfort Women' victims forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army during World War II. Back in 1944, at the end of the Japanese occupation in Korea, Jong-bun was a poor but energetic girl while Young-ae was the smart rich clerk's daughter. One day, Jong-bun gets abducted and finds herself on a train for Manchuria. To her surprise, she also finds Young-ae on the train facing the same fate to become a comfort woman. Jong-bun and Young-ae help each other go through the living hell and as the war comes to an end, they finally escape from the comfort women camp, only to face two different paths of life. Decades later, Jong-bun helps out a teenaged girl who is disoriented in life, reminded of her own painful past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- CGV Arthouse
- Atnine Film
- KBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowy Road about?
Jong-bun, in her eighties, is one of the last surviving 'Comfort Women' victims forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army during World War II. Back in 1944, at the end of the Japanese occupat...
Who directed Snowy Road?
Snowy Road was directed by Lee Na-jeong.
How long is Snowy Road?
Snowy Road has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Snowy Road released?
Snowy Road was released on March 1, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Snowy Road?
The main cast of Snowy Road includes Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Yeong-ok, Cho Soo-hyang, Seo Young-joo.