Extended Summary - A River In Darkness - Based On The Book By Masaji Ishikawa

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EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
A RIVER IN DARKNESS 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY MASAJI ISHIKAWA 
  
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CONTENT 
Born Between Two Worlds 
The Illusion of the Promised Land 
Survival in Darkness 
The Breaking Point 
The Struggle to Escape 
A Father's Sacrifice 
The Border Crossing 
Life in Limbo 
The Long Road Home 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
“A River in Darkness” by Masaji Ishikawa is a harrowing memoir that details the author’s journey from a life of hardship in Japan to the oppressive regime of North Korea. Born to a Japanese mother and a Korean father, Ishikawa’s family moved to North Korea, believing it to be a promised land. However, they quickly faced poverty, forced labor, and brutal conditions under Kim Il-sung's regime. The book explores themes of survival, the human spirit's resilience, and the emotional toll of escape. Ishikawa's powerful narrative sheds light on the severe realities of life in North Korea.

Duration: 29 minutes (00:28:54)
Publishing date: 2024-12-01; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —