This Island is Ours

Overview

The territorial dispute between Japan and Korea over the ownership of the Dokdo/Takeshima islets is not limited to state to state relations. In both countries there are citizens' groups actively engaged in protesting, lobbying and educating the public. This Island is Ours follows a Korean kindergarten caretaker with a background in student activism and a recently widowed Japanese housewife as they campaign tirelessly for the sovereignty of the tiny islets that are currently controlled by Korea, but also claimed by Japan. This film creates a rare insight into the lives of the two activists on both sides by presenting their parallel experiences from a neutral point of view.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2016

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Japanese, Korean

Countries

New Zealand, South Korea

Director

Nils Clauss,Alexander Bukh

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt5959886