It has been reported that 'Exhuma' is gaining popularity in Hoeryong, North Korea. According to a report by Daily NK, news about 'Exhuma' is quickly spreading in the border areas through the Chinese mobile phones that the residents are using. The demand for 'Exhuma' has exploded, especially in border areas like Hoeryong.
In Hoeryong, 'Exhuma' is described to be a "thrilling movie about a shaman who discovers about a family's hereditary mysterious illness that is related to the their ancestrial burial site and goes through the process of relocating the grave to resolve the illness."
A source explained, "People here (in North Korea) also visit shamans and ask about their ancestors' graves when things are not going well or they are not getting well from an illness. This is due to the superstition that misfortune continues because of poor ancestral graves or improper ancestral rites, which is why people relate to and show interest in this film."
North Korea strictly prohibits superstitious activities, as specified in Article 256 of its Criminal Law. However, residents still heavily rely on superstition, consulting fortune tellers and following their advice despite knowing the risks of punishment. As a result, films with superstitious themes naturally attract residents' attention."
It feels like, aside from South Korea, North Koreans would relate the most to the theme of this movie out of everyone in the world.
theqoo-Watch it carefully... and later, let's bash Japan together ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-The exorcism you guys need is to get rid of your dictatorial regime
-I've heard they secretly watch Korean dramas in North Korea, I wonder if they have shamans in secret too?
-Wow.. they would really love this movie.
-Seoul is great, come visit soon
-Watch it secretly and don't get caught ㅠㅠ
-Oh, I'm scared they'll get caught ㅠㅠ
-Watch it as secretly as possible and come over to South Korea. There are still many pro-Japanese here... Let's get rid of them together...
-They would probably find it really fun... Watch it secretly and carefullyㅠ
-Watch it carefully... don't get caught
-This shows we are really the same peopleㅜㅜ
-Kim Jongun's family probably watched it already
-They would probably understand this movie better than anyone else... Watch it carefully and have fun
-I'm curious about North Korean shamansㅋㅋㅋ
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South Korean movie 'Exhuma' causes a sensation in North Korea
