O Youth! (1995)
January 1, 1995Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Ryon Hwa Kim
Actress
Kim Yeong-suk
Actress
Yong Suk Kim
Actress
Jong-pal Jon
Director
Ri Il-Chol
Writer
Jon Jong-Pal
Director
Pak Song
Actor
Jang Yoo-Sung
Actor
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1995
Original Name청춘이여!
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Genres
Wiki.
Oh, Youth!, also called O Youth!, is a 1995 North Korean comedy drama film directed by Jon Jong Pal and written by Ri Il Chol, which was originally titled "Chongchuniyo!". While North Korea is not typically known for releasing comedies, Oh Youth! is a rare example of a comedic film produced in the DPRK, with English subtitles, and can be viewed on YouTube. Of note is that, while mention of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is a typical occurrence, the success of the characters is not attributed to him.
The film focuses on the life of a Korean family, and a romance between two characters with an interest in tae kwon do, an ancient martial art with its origins in Korea.
Oh Youth! contains scenes from Pyongyang. Locations shown in the film include the Grand People's Study House, a Pyongyang amusement park, and the Pothong River.