‘Hanlan’ Main Trailer Released! A Struggle for Survival of Mother 'Kim Hyang-ki' and Daughter 'Kim Min-chae' during the Jeju 4·3 in 1948!

The highly anticipated transformation of Kim Hyang-ki, starring in 〈Hanlan〉, is set to be released on November 26, showcasing the harsh journey of a strong mother and her young daughter to survive amidst the historical tragedy of the Jeju 4·3 in 1948. 〈Hanlan〉 is a film that captures the strong survival journey of a mother and daughter who crossed mountains and seas to survive, set against the backdrop of Jeju in 1948.

The released main trailer of 〈Hanlan〉 begins with the heartbreaking scene of the young daughter 'Hae-saeng' pleading, "Mother, please don’t leave me alone," as she clings to her mother 'A-jin', followed by scenes of a happy family, making the historical tragedy of the Jeju 4·3 in 1948 even more poignant. The scene where six-year-old 'Hae-saeng' stands before soldiers while the village is burned down reminds viewers of the horrific events of Jeju in 1948 that are fading from memory. The mother 'A-jin', upon hearing the news that the village has been burned, descends the mountain to find her daughter 'Hae-saeng', but continues her search despite hearing negative news about her daughter's fate from the armed group. When the mother 'A-jin' finally reunites with her daughter 'Hae-saeng', she is once again chased by the suppression forces, saying, "We are innocent people. We are not rebels," which resonates deeply with the audience, evoking the pain of tragic history. In particular, Kim Hyang-ki’s explosive performance while crossing mountains and seas to save her young daughter reveals a strong presence, and her performance in the Jeju dialect also captivates attention, raising expectations for the main feature.

Meanwhile, 〈Hanlan〉 means 'the orchid that blooms on Hallasan in winter' and, like the 'Hanlan' that blooms without breaking in the cold, the film captures the nobility of unyielding life and the greatness of life through the survival journey of a mother and daughter who fled to Hallasan during the Jeju 4·3 in 1948. Having held its first screening in Jeju on October 30 (Thursday), 〈Hanlan〉 has received explosive praise from Jeju residents, with comments such as "A record of life that bloomed from silence" (Rubang**), "The interactions between the characters in the film are captivating, and it’s a movie that you want to watch more than once" (@smell_***), and "Kim Hyang-ki’s command of the Jeju dialect is truly top-notch. It was the most impressive I’ve seen outside of Jeju" (@gom_****), increasing anticipation for its release. The main trailer, which captures the mother and daughter amidst the historical tragedy of the Jeju 4·3 in 1948, will be released on November 26.