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The Wall
Kam Fan and Wong Ching-ping have a peaceful married life, until Ping's mother is serious ill. They desperately need a large amount of money. Fan tries in vain to raise money, he thus intends to use their daughter's school fees for the medical fees. Ping is against it and works as a song girl to earn money for her mother's medical expense. Her grudging husband Kam Fan uses a bed sheet to partition the bedroom into halves and even demands a divorce. After some mediation by their lawyer and neighbours, Wong finds a teaching job at an orphanage, but Fan still opposes it. Ping is so angry that she moves to live in the dormitory of the orphanage. Fan has to look after their daughter alone, making everything a mess. Later, their daughter catches a cold and has a high fever after an outing with Fan. Ping cannot set her mind at rest and goes home to take care of her daughter. The loving couple reconciles, for the sake of their daughter.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a stark portrayal of the Korean War, focusing on the human cost and the difficult conditions faced by soldiers. It examines the psychological impact of combat and the complex realities of border defense. The film serves as a historical record and a reflection on the sacrifices made during the conflict.
Critical Reception
As a documentary film from 1956, 'The Wall' received limited contemporary critical reviews in the way modern films do. Its primary value lies in its historical documentation of the Korean War and its impact.
What Reviewers Say
A stark and unflinching look at the Korean War.
Highlights the human toll of conflict.
Important historical document of the era.
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Fun Fact
The documentary was produced by the United States Information Agency (USIA), indicating its role as a form of government-produced information and propaganda during the Cold War era.
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