As a German citizen, I can relate. We were separated for decades, before the wall fell in 1989. I have made friends with Eastern german people. They had a harder life than us.

@chinobandito7625

8 ай бұрын

True its very similar but only difference is that North Koreans have been forced to obey and worship 3 generations of the fattest Kim family in all of Korean history.

@lybunsamneang9421

8 ай бұрын

Exactly, the history is such a painful things not to be forgotten

@hikjee

8 ай бұрын

No matter the country, people will always make a difference. I am French Vietnamese, born and raised in Europe, but I haven't visited the Motherland yet. Among Vietnamese, they still inquire whether you are from the North or South. I am a mix of both, and some people hold prejudices against North Vietnamese.

@curtiberg

8 ай бұрын

I am from east Germany. I was 16 when the wall came down. And people still make a difference between west and east. I can absolutely relate to North Koreans.

@sanrio8058

8 ай бұрын

​@@hikjeeI don't know this north vs. south vietnamese.i must research now or can you say a little bit to get me started. Thank you

What a beautiful family they are! I cried when the mum said how she wants to drive to North Korea to see her family if the borders ever open and got her driver's licence when that time comes. The dad should be very proud of what he has done for his family. Also Dong-han was so lovely and open. I really enjoyed watching their friendship grow and wish them the best ❤

@katsu9582

7 ай бұрын

huh? wasnt hat a NK family ? i havent watched the whole docu here because it just breaks my heart a country split into two.

@stephanysuaste5987

4 ай бұрын

So is this filmed in NK ?

I'm happy to see that Park Yusung is doing well. He even learned to speak English and often gives speeches about refugees from North-Korea to educate people (search youtube and google if you're interested). I hope his father and mother are doing well too. Such a warm, loving, beautiful family!

@Myguystop

5 ай бұрын

Try Ecosia switch from youtube

the way that the guest seemed like a certified son of the family in the end just brings me in tears mann, the mother-son dynamic between the guest (being the youngest) and the mother, the son and the guest’s banter just like any sibling, and the father who is happy receiving gifts from his sons🫶

This was so eye-opening. It's so important to see this; humans just being humans. Regardless of superficial things that "divide" us, empathy and kindness can connect us all.

@Bess1201

8 ай бұрын

as long as religion stays out of the picture I agree with you

@chrissycxc4909

8 ай бұрын

@@Bess1201 I've had great conversations & friendships with people of different religions. I'm not religious myself, but we share a mutual respect for each other. Perhaps the key is to be humble & respectful enough to not want to force others to be like you. I wish more people acted this way.

@Bess1201

8 ай бұрын

@@chrissycxc4909 look, I'm nearing 50 and I believed as you did when I was younger... I still am the way you describe, I still have respectful and interesting conversations with people of different faiths. I myself am an agnostic, so there is no danger of me forcing anyone to have my 'faith' anyways. But as nice and good as contacts and conversations were and still are, as soon as things like in October happened, (for example) there is barriers from their sides because they believe in a certain book and religion and thus can not tolerate different views from others concerning specific topics. That doesn't change that I am still in contact with them, it just narrows the topics because for them it's not possible to discuss them , so we have to leave them out. So, my opinion remains like I said before, it all goes as long as religion doesn't come in between.

@woxihuanhanbao

7 ай бұрын

Religion is shit and divide people and kill people, most of religious place like church have pedophiles@@Bess1201

@justthesun

7 ай бұрын

north koreans are much more normal than most of the west countries.

I really hope they stayed in contact. They felt so good together at the end.

She got her license, what joy to see a dream realized!! 😭 This was such a meaningful and inspiring experience to follow along.

Watching Yu-sung talk about always receiving things from his Dad and noticing how much older the two have become since living in South Korea made me so emotional. I really feel that, even though our situations and daily lives are different. It's always good to be reminded of how important family is and to always appreciate those special people around you because time does go by too quickly :(

Being a refugee is not a crime, it’s the society that creates unnecessary prejudices. Being different is what makes human beings special but at the same time we all bleed, eat, shit the same. I was amazed by how the mother never controlled her motherly instincts. She treated the guest like her own son and made him feel at home from day one to the last day. Wishing this family the best in their endeavors and success!!

I’m not sure how KZread worked its magical algorithm and decided this video was just right for me but I very glad it did. This has been one of the most interesting, informative and inspirational videos I have seen in quite awhile. I would really like to see a follow up video of these same people a year or so later to see how their life journey has continued. Thank you to all the people who made this program possible. I sincerely hope that more people will be inspired to come together and get to know people who are different so that maybe one day we can all learn to be one great family.

@lukec.9819

7 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing!!!! ❤

@the.a.jeffries

7 ай бұрын

Me too!

@mariacalabro6890

7 ай бұрын

Me also. It’s good to know how other people live and learn to respect each other. As Italian immigrant to Australia I can relate to prejudices experienced by NK family but with time everything is accepted Thank you to all involved 🌻🌻

I think this is probably in the top 5 of all the documentaries I have ever watched. It actually has some really good lessons and things in it and tells a really good story.

@irrose1185

7 ай бұрын

I love documentaries! Can you recommend a few?

@ika32

7 ай бұрын

@@irrose1185 sorry it's a bit late, I've been thinking about it, and one that I just watched today reminded me of this. So here are some other documentaries that I really like: I Visited the Most Futuristic City in the World (Chongqing, China) by Luke Korns (kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6N1zqOfk9Tgdpc.html) Who made these circles in the Sahara by Vox (kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqt1spWbpc2ff8o.html) A lot of North Korea documentaries (lol) including the series from VICE about traveling to the labor camps in Russia (kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6uFpq6of9HRlKw.html) The Mystery of Michaelsoft Binbows by Nick Robinson (kzread.info/dash/bejne/q3iuo6OjqsW8Zco.html) What's life like inside a Japanese prison? (kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGiOktp8qcmxg6w.html) Maybe some of these aren't really documentaries, idk There's a lot more this is just what I saw looking through my playlist, a lot of documentaries I just can't remember the name of etc.

@sha0101

6 ай бұрын

​@@irrose1185 I love the documentaries "most dangerous way to school". It always has some life lessons, courageous families and children, incredible landscapes and most of all, reminds us how important education is.

@sha0101

6 ай бұрын

I also love the documentaries about Yakut's life!

What I noticed. There were no tv , internet, social media, negative distractions in that house it was filled with love and laughter..........and most of all they all spent quality time together it was beautiful and made me cry.. The mum and dad were lovely people.

@AjengRia

6 ай бұрын

Oh i just noticed that

@ReggiePranoto

5 ай бұрын

Nope. There's a TV

@monnysnow3099

5 ай бұрын

Wrong... There is big a$$ TV on the wall...

Hope the two boys build a life time friendship!

the son could be an actor, he got the look. I think this family is family of beauty, the mom is pretty so is the father plus he got the humor haha

I was just going to take a glance at this video but couldn't stop watching. I was very touched by the son's narrative when he took his father to buy a suit, by the mother missing where she came from and the food, by the father's humble words and the man who came to stay with them for two weeks. I pray blessings over each one. May God Almighty answer your deepest yearnings.

I was born on the west side of Germany and can relate to this, what a beautiful story! I do really hope one day both sides can reunite as one Korea as we did in Germany!

The man from south korea is cute and the man from North Korea is handsome and nice to listen too

The son is quite attractive. when he smiles he looks a bit like Park Seo-Joon.

I genuinely appreciate this documentary highlighting the struggles of people from the North as they begin anew in the South. The younger generation can learn a lot from their elders, and I hope they can remain friends forever.

I was just scrolling and this documentary popped up. I’m so glad it did and that I watched it. So many moving, touching and heartwarming moments; it was wonderful to witness a deepening friendship. This episode is now a favorite of mine and I’ve shared it with many others. I hope the two “sons” build a lasting friendship and that the mom gets to make that drive home. What a beautiful and inspiring story.

I love this kind of documentaries. It’s very heartwarming

I loved this!!! So happy they could film this to educate others. I also hope and pray one day soon she gets to drive over the border to go see their family.

The whole thing is so wholesome. I don't have deep words because my thoughts machine is overwhelmed. I'll keep this video preciously in my favourite forever. The whole family is very handsome too. I want to sit and talk with the parents. They smile a lot. The son is very charming and I am impressed by his assertiveness, it makes me want to be lead by him. I can note down many things from this short slide of life. But today, as a frequent traveller who likes to stay at the house of local families' to learn about the culture of a country, one thing Yusang says stucks to me : "he didnt learn anything crazy about North Korea, he just got to know my parents and me". This is really what it is about : the people. And their hearts. Thank you Kdoc, the production, Park Sungho, Kim Hangna, Park Yusung and Shin Donghan.

Seeing how this was filmed in 2018, I hope their family is still doing well. Many thanks for bringing this wonderful video to western audiences.

I'm also from Germany and experienced the borderline case when I was younger. I was about 11th, so it passed me by quite unspectacularly. When I was 15 I met my husband and as fate would have it, he was born and raised in the DDR / East Berlin. He is only 3 years older than me, but our childhood, the experience and memory could are more different than you might think , even if small things are similar, there are many differences.But it also shows the different life experiences and cultures/interests ect. to be able to live, love and grow together! I wish that more people would want to live WITHOUT borders!

@justthesun

7 ай бұрын

no way, I don't wanna live without borders

@Loonaurtheworld

7 ай бұрын

@@justthesun Why?

왜 알고리즘에 떳는지 모르지만 순수한 호기심으로 심심해서 보다 정주행하게 됐어요~ 그냥 뭐하나 보자는 식으로 보다가;; 다정하고 행복해지는 기분입니다^^ 연말에 이런 기분 느끼게 해주셔서 감사하고 출연자분들 모두 새해 복 많이 받으시고 행복하시길 바랄께요!!

i hope the two men keep their friendship together and strong

its so heartwarming how they become close and speak their mind so freely to each other as if they are known to each other for a long time.. ❤

this is so touching and a beautiful story. i really appreciate Yusung's family to treat Donghan like his son and make beautiful friendship. hope everything go well to all of them.

This was wonderful to watch !! The warmth they showed their guest and the friendship that was growing between them !! plus such a lovely family !! At the end of the day we are all humans, when kindness, understanding and learning about others and the Struggles their differences their culture !! Thank you for this short film about south and north Korean coming together !!

This documentary popped up & I am so very glad it did. Like another commenter stated, I needed it too. I was born in Kassel Germany & as a kid I remember so much. In 1989, when the wall came down, it was personal & joyful. I am only in hope that reunification between N & S Korea will happen so families can reunite. What a beautiful thing that would be. This documentary was truly special & I shed tears as I listened to the family speak but also the grandmother, her memory is so vivid & she was so very young when the split happened. Being surrounded by good people helped her survive, that is beautiful. The family had so much weight on their shoulders that they should not had to have carried. The dad & his struggle especially how he was treated in the N broke my heart because we do not think of such things but they happen. While it took 10 years, this special family has a multitude of support from those they do not even know & I am happy the documentary made it possible for us to see. ❤ I truly would like to see how they are doing & how our guest is doing as well, what a life lesson.

This family is filled to brim with hope, and true joy. I'm so impressed by the mother, and find it a pleasant surprise how relatable they are. Just humans being humans, I guess. Simple as that. Thank you to the production, editing, writers, and film team for creating this wonderful documentary. Thank you to the student who wholeheartedly accepted their family, and applied for this homestay program.

The boys act like brothers. I love everything about that.

5:38 the look killed me😂😂😂 he was like Is studying my country a....project or something

To see this as a foreigner from Europe. It touched my heart. I'm so proud of them for being brave. I wish to see more of these documentaries with South and North Koreans, to hear new stories. As we can see North Koreans are not to much different from South, as they said like neighbors. Thank you for this eye-opening film. Now we can know little bit more about Korean culture.

This right here is the best video of 2023. The best thing I saw online this year and I'd definitely love to see a follow up. They bonded so much and it just gladdens me to know that there's hope for the future. People need to start seeing that regardless of skin color or race, we're just the same. Every single one of us.

Interesting video. Just started watching. As a Koryoin I hope that eventually our nation will achieve a reunification beneficial to both Koreans in the North and in the South, as well as abroad!

@sisoka9487

8 ай бұрын

What’s a koryoin?

@misomar7193

8 ай бұрын

​@user-sm7jc1ir5swow!

@noona9369

8 ай бұрын

A show on the Koryoins will be so interesting. Never heard of them. Must be hard for them.

@YiYeon-c6f

8 ай бұрын

@@noona9369 다큐멘터리가 있습니다.

@user-ed7rh5dr9v

7 ай бұрын

​@@sisoka9487It means Ethnic koreans who immigrated to Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the 1900s.

this was so wholesome the way they opened up to each other and the way he accepted himself as the maknae( youngest) of the family i loved the interaction among them ❤ i hope they can maintain the relation for longer time this video really made my day

Is he really a guest? He looks like the long lost Son..he looks so much like the Mom and the eldest looks like dad

So sweet! Much respect for being able to hear each other over the loud smacking and eating.

I love how Dong Han sees them as his new family and not just strangers. I love how open he is to N. Koreans ❤❤❤ I pray that someday they would unite too ❤❤❤

He really does fit well with the family like he's their adopted youngest now.. i felt like crying

My dad was from the same hometown region as their family. I still haven't met anyone from that region in-person. I'd love to meet this family since I'm in 🇰🇷 now until after the holidays. (I realized this was filmed before COVID-19.) If anyone can please put me in contact with this family, would love to meet them! 🤞🏻

What a heartwarming documentary.Especially at a time when we can do with no prejudices, respecting, tolerating and understanding one another. I loved the mother and her instant affection towards Shin Dong- han as if he was her own son. Mothers are all the same no matter where you from❤.Love the fact that the younger ones could bond too and build a friendship. It felt like a bittersweet moment when Kim Yu-sung (eomma) said she hopes her father would still be alive if they get to cross the border to visit in the event of the unification of both sides.Beautiful documentary but at the same time this is their every day lives Looking forward to more of the same content❤️

I love this so much. I cheered when the mom passed her test, and I was so happy her new 'son' was there to celebrate with her. They are family now. I wish for each of them every happiness.

I think that there need to be more shows like this. What a beautiful family and it was so heart warming to see how their friendship developed. At the end, they looked like a family and the boys looked like true brothers❤. I hope that someday, the North and South can at least be civil and open their boarders for families to see each other.

I’m from Nigeria and I find this so interesting and educative. I always love reading bout the south and North Korea and this was very nice to watch and learn bout them even more

What helps is the NK family has positive vibes. Their mentality in blending and learning portrays them in good light. Often NK are portrayed in a negative way. They have emerged from a lot of pain and naturally it's not easy to open up. I hope the NK son makes it to be a producer👍🏻 And the SK boy, credos for showing respect and humility. Would be nice to show various family types and personalities living together. And one showing South K and N Korean couples facing challenges

@mandy11254

8 ай бұрын

I think you're misunderstanding something here. North Koreans have never been portrayed negatively. North Koreans and the North Korean government are two different things....

a beautiful & heart-warming documentary. I really hope this buds into a far greater bond especially someday when they both start their own families

This is so beautiful. The way that the family made the guest be part of the family really quick, it's incredible. Also I must admit I find the North Korean boy very handsome and beautiful in soul, he went through a lot and still is a polite, sensible and nice person, with a beautiful smile. I admire that courage. I learned a lot watching this documentary, thank you! It warms my heart knowing this family is happy now, they deserve that, they're have a big heart! All my love from Argentina🇦🇷 to the refugees, we always think about you and your reunification! Fighting!

Sorry, but I can't help myself admiring the visual of the son.

@staceyallan1976

8 ай бұрын

Me too 😎😎😎

@darleenclarke499

8 ай бұрын

Me three 😅😊

@staceyallan1976

8 ай бұрын

@@darleenclarke499 💯 I know...wow

@ajoyner614

8 ай бұрын

He's very good looking haha

@lheiachoi4506

8 ай бұрын

Ehhh ? 😄llee

they look like a happy family the 4 of them i thought it was real a great relationship and kindness

너무나 감동깊게 잘보고 갑니다. 영상보고 정말 많은것을 배웠습니다. 출연자분 모두 제작진모두 진심으로 감사드립니다.

the north korean son is so handsome

@occvltvs_

6 ай бұрын

Right?????

@victorianightingale4704

6 ай бұрын

What's his Instagram?

I’d love to see more interactions between N.Koreans and S.Koreans. I really hope someday y’all finally reunite🙏🏻💚

I enjoyed watching this. Especially the birthday celebration of the father and driving licence celebration of the mother. An uncomfortable topic narrated with such love and care. Divided by politics but united by heart. ❤

I love this! I like that there is no prejudice between them. I wish all the world was like this!

Merveilleuse famille ! Cette maman est très touchante, ses larmes me brisent le coeur. Nous avons tellement à apprendre les uns des autres. Mon plus grand respect pour ces parents qui ont fait face à de nombreuses difficultés pour le bien être de leur fils. Je vous souhaite le meilleur dans votre vie.

@ace2731

6 ай бұрын

J’n’aurais pas pu le dire mieux moi-même 😌

What a beautiful family and a heartwarming story! It made me want to be a part of their family. I was cheering for mom when she passed her driving test. I hope the beautiful friendship they formed will continue to grow as time goes by.

Thank you for providing English subtitles!

Such a beautiful video. I smiled the whole way through - I do hope that they kept in touch.They felt like a proper family together! 🥰🇬🇧

These two guys ended up like brothers which is so heartwarming ❤.

The guest looks like CHOI WOO-SHIK… THE BOYS COULD BE IN A MOVIE😍😍😍 I really loved watching this video… I’m so happy for the family leaving North Korea!! I feel bad that they had to make the tough decision to leave family behind, so their son could have a better life with more freedom to be who he should be!!

@lowerclass1837

8 ай бұрын

Omg exactly

I loved this so much and even teared up a bit from happiness. Thankyou for such a great video!

i want to hug this family and say thank-you for their resiliency... most of us can't compare to them... i hope they will walk on a flower path from now on, with love...

Such a beautiful documentary with very good intentions. Thanks 🙏

Beautiful story of cheering friendship and love 💞

I love how this family is welcoming another guest in there house what a nice environment.. happy family love from Philippines 🇵🇭

a touching story. thanks for posting it.

This video just made my day T_T It's so heartwarming, full of smiles and laughter. I just hope the two boys keep their relationship going. Also, the ending scene was so beautiful, Dong Han was clinging to eomeoni was so cute!

What a beautiful family. I learned so much things from them here. Thanks, K-DOC for makes this documentary. I rarely watch such a show but here I am.

Not me shipping them together. I need to cut down on the bl movies😅

@ismotjahan6583

8 ай бұрын

You are not alone 😂

wow as in wow.. it melts my heart....no difference ,just love and respects......

your family is much stronger than my own

I loved this episode so much. Is there an update on all four lovely people today? It looks like it was filmed in 2019.

My heart breaks for Korean people 😭 As a Kurd, I can definitely relate to them. I hope they'll soon reunite ❤

very touching and a beautiful story. thank you for sharing it with us.

Beautiful video I smiled, I cried i felt every emotion watching this. Watching them get closer and bond was lovely and how much the mum took to him. I was elated when mama passed her test 🎉🎉🎉 I didn't want the episode to end. I hope they keep in contact forever ❤❤

So beautiful, yet sad. This one really makes me grateful for the life got to live -

The son is so handsome ❤

@gezascortionda5952

7 ай бұрын

I know Right ! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

Great video. I love how the mom is also a mom to the young one and doesn’t make difference they are really sweet. Wish a happy life to all of them ❤ also how cheerful they are after everything they went through ❤great example ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This is a beautiful video, each helping the other, learning and becoming. Beautiful.

Wonderful and heartwarming documentary. Thank you.

This is probably the best documentary I've ever watched this year. At the end, I feel that there's a real connection between them. I hope they still keep in touch.

Inspirational content💗 Thank you K-Doc!

This kind of experience is so important for people to learn and explore about people they think as different it'll be easy to know that they are similar in many ways although their culture and lifestyle can be different but the feelings will be similar.

Absolutely wonderful! I loved it! Respect from Romania

so heartwarming! it depicts what will be like if nk and sk are united. hope families in sk and nk can see each other soon. 마음이 훈훈해지는 좋은 다큐입니다. 두 청년들처럼 남북이 서로를 알아갈 그 날이 곧 오겠죠

This was a great documentary. Truly enjoyed watching this.

a great documentary ... Ty

BEAUTIFUL STORY OF PEACE, RESPECT, CULTURE AND FRIENDSHIP. THANK. YOU

K-Doc on 🔛🔝 I loved this documentary

Thank you KZread for putting this on my homepage.... Love from 🇳🇬... This documentary is 💕💓🤯

This was nice to watch! I wasn't expecting to finish it in one sitting. ❤

This video passed by my homepage and I was interested from the video's title and thumbnail, and I eventually enjoyed this a lot.

Fantastic documentary and I really loved the connection this young man and this family made. I do hope Mama can go and visit her hometown soon.

I am so glad to see the small reunion between south and north korean even though they were torn a part for years until now. I can feel the same way as our cambodia was torn into 3 parts to Thailand and Vietnam since the past until now. We are so happy to meet and share different experience and view from each sides. 😇

Idk how this got recommended to me but I'm so glad it did ❤❤ this was amazing to watch!

It was really heart warming program!!! It does somehow show people, there was a respect with each other👍👍👍 although there are different cultures & lifestyles. There's no discrimination regardless your where you are from.

Such a good piece. We need more understanding of how we’re all the same rather than different.