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The Sorrow of the Survivor

1993Show1 season16 episodes

Drama
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A profoundly sad, moving drama series about history and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

The purest La-ra, the chaotic Dee-dee; beyond this sorrow, I...

A youth drama set against the backdrop of Korea’s transition from a military regime to a democratic government around the 1988 Seoul Olympics, depicting the encounters and farewells between one young man and two women. Based on Park Il-moon's novel of the same name.

Feels like

  • Korean Historical Drama
  • Youth Narrative
  • Political Transition
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Character Study
  • 1980s Korea
  • Navigating Change
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lee Min-hong
Written by
Hong Yeong-hee

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Facts

August 25, 1993 · October 14, 1993 · Ended

First aired
August 25, 1993
Last aired
October 14, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea

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4 questions, like "How long does it take to watch The Sorrow of the Survivor?"

Questions about The Sorrow of the Survivor

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How long does it take to watch The Sorrow of the Survivor?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1993.

Is The Sorrow of the Survivor plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Sorrow of the Survivor good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Sorrow of the Survivor in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.