To fulfil her grandmother's dying wish to be buried in her hometown in North Korea, Ji-won and her father set out on a perilous journey across the border, carrying with them the ashes and their hidden tensions of nationality and identity.
Whatever the reason for leaving home, we all share the same sorrow of leaving.
Director: Kan Po-Yi · Writer: Kan Po-Yi
To fulfil her grandmother's dying wish to be buried in her hometown in North Korea, Ji-won and her father set out on a perilous journey across the border, carrying with them the ashes and their hidden tensions of nationality and identity.
A Distant Spring is a 2026 family and drama movie from South Korea directed by Kan Po-Yi, starring Ha Yoo Seon. It was released on October 18, 2026. The running time is 30 min, in Mandarin.
“Whatever the reason for leaving home, we all share the same sorrow of leaving.”
A Distant Spring was released on October 18, 2026.
A Distant Spring was directed by Kan Po-Yi.
The main cast includes Ha Yoo Seon.
A Distant Spring runs 30 min.
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Kan Po-Yi