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Korean Animation Revisited

Space Adventure of 15 Children

Kang Han-Young

Korea1979 90min

Synopsis

15 boys and girls from different backgrounds and different nationalities board a spaceship by mistake. Among them is Chuli who carries psychic powers and it is his guidance that saves the group from danger posed by Chuli’s father, now king of the evil villains. The film recreates actual conflicts between Korea and Japan through the Korean and Japanese characters. This conflict is resolved in the end and ultimately the film suggests the idea of people, harmony and friendship through cooperation

Diretor

Kang Han-Young

Born in Korea in 1947, he is the forerunner in Korean animation filmmaking. He has won numerous awards including ACC awards(1975, 1982) and Clis Awards in animation(1989). In addition, he received the Silver Lion Award at the ’95 Cannes International Film Festival. He is the president of SUN WOO PRODUCTION COMPANY