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My name is KIM Bok-dong

My name is KIM Bok-dong

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 8, 2019

Runtime

1h 47m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

88%

Original Title

김복동

Production Companies

Newstapa, Atnine Film

Director

Song Won-geun

Description

In 1992, KIM Bok-dong, reported herself as a victim of the sexual slavery, "comfort women" during World War Ⅱ. She wanted to receive the proper apology from the Japan government but they denied its responsibility. In 2011, commemorating the 1000th Wednesday demonstration, Statue of Peace was installed in front of the Embassy of Japan. The fight over Japan confronts a new stage.