First Japanese film released in S. Korea

First Japanese film released in S. Korea

An award-winning Japanese movie ''Hana-Bi (Fireworks)'' was released in South Korea on Dec. 5, marking the first public screening of a Japanese film. The movie, imported from its former colonial ruler, was screened with Korean subtitles in 14 theaters in Seoul and 21 others in provincial cities.

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