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MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
Our language makes us who we are.
2019·2h 15m·★ 7.8
Korean original
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Japanese Empire seeks to eradicate the Korean language and identity. In retaliation, a small group of Korean patriots try to protect their language by compiling the first Korean language dictionary.
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Longer watch · 2h 15m
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