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48m

2013-07-04 · 97 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

Ap-lok river flows between North Korea and China. A point along the river runs about 48 meters. There, North Koreans risk their lives by trying to cross the river. Real stories of those people who attempt to cross the river are told.

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Directors
Min Baek-du
Production companies
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Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Park Hyo-jooPark Hyo-jooPark Seon-hee
Ahn Se-hoAhn Se-hoChoi Seok-ho
Ju Min-haJu Min-haPark Hee-jin
Lee Jin-huiRyoo Hwa-yeong
Ha SeokHyeon Yong-joon
Kim Yong-jinKim Yong-jinRi Seong-jin
Cho Han-chulCho Han-chul
Ji AnJi AnHwang Ok-rim
Moon Seong-jin
Kim Kwang-hyeonChun-Duk
Don LeeDon LeeHimself
Lee Yeong-eunLee Yeong-eunSon Ju-hyeon
Lee Jin-heeLee Jin-heeRyu Hwa-young
Lee Chae-YunLee Chae-YunNorth Korean Kid

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