Sisters Escape Reality Through Cinema in Pyongyang Home Video

Name: Pyongyang Home Video
Description: A drama inspired by true events, which centers on two North Korean sisters reenacting Hollywood movies to escape the perils of their young lives. The story follows sisters Nari (Ji-an) and Hana, who have grown up watching illegal Hollywood films. Following their forced escape from North Korea, when their neighbor tips off the police about their father’s black market VHS business, the sisters use their imagination to escape into fantastical reenactments of their favorite films, in order to survive the journey. Five years later, older sister Nari finds an unlikely ally in American talk show host, Serena (Jamil), who promises to reunite the siblings on live television. But the broadcast reveals far more than anyone expected.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: Not available


‘Pyongyang Home Video’: A Heartfelt Tale of Survival and Sisterhood

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ‘Pyongyang Home Video’, a feature film that delves into the extraordinary journey of two North Korean sisters, Nari and Hana. Inspired by true events, the story unfolds as the sisters, forced to flee their homeland, find solace and strength in reenacting Hollywood movies to navigate the challenges of their young lives.

With a stellar cast featuring Jameela Jamil and Won Ji-an, and helmed by director Eric Yoon, this poignant drama explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the power of imagination. As Nari seeks to reunite with her sister through an unexpected alliance with American talk show host Serena, the narrative takes unexpected turns, revealing deeper truths and emotional depths.




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