The Land on the Waves
The Land on the Waves (Korean: 파도치는 땅; RR: Padochineun Ddang) is a 2019 South Korean drama film written and directed by Lim Tae-Gue. The film examines the complex dynamics of a fractured family against the backdrop of historical injustice and personal struggle.
Plot
The story follows Moon-Sung (Park Jung-Hak), a man struggling with the failure of his private educational institute and mounting financial pressures. His personal life is further complicated by his son, Do-Jin (Maeng Se-Chang), who refuses to return to his studies in the United States and expresses a desire to marry a woman who already has a child.
The narrative shifts when Moon-Sung receives news that his estranged father is in critical condition. The two have not spoken in three decades. Moon-Sung's father was previously falsely accused of espionage for North Korea, a case for which he was later exonerated and awarded government compensation. Seeking to reconcile with his past, Moon-Sung travels to his hometown, where he encounters Eun-Hye (Lee Tae-Kyoung), a woman who has been caring for his father.
Cast
- Park Jung-Hak as Moon-Sung
- Lee Tae-Kyoung as Eun-Hye
- Maeng Se-Chang as Do-Jin
- Yang Jo-A as Yoon-A
- Go Gwan-Jae as Jin-Il
- An Min-Young as Soon-Young
- Jung Hee-Tae as Young-Ki
- Jeon Young-Woon as Kwang-Duk
Production
The film was directed and written by Lim Tae-Gue, with production handled by Lee Hyung-Suk. The cinematography was provided by Son Jin-Yong. The film features a runtime of 82 minutes and was released in South Korea on April 4, 2019, with distribution by Eye M.