From Japanese colonization to the division that persists today, suffering and tragedy color the histories of the two Koreas. 

People on both sides of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) have held onto painful memories for decades, but whether due to political suppression, old age or reluctance, many of these stories remain hidden away.

These forgotten narratives define the films of Japanese-born Korean director Yang Yong-hi, which explore the complex web of relationships among Japan and both Koreas through the lens of her family. 

While Yang has focused on North Korea in previous work, her latest documentary, “Soup and Ideology,” concludes her