The play is dedicated to a tragic chapter in history—the deportation of Koreans from the Russian Far East to the Kazakh SSR in 1937. Through the fates of several families, the play reveals the life of the settlers during their early years in Kazakhstan, as well as during World War II. Despite hardships, people preserve their faith, friendship, and love—and most importantly, hope for a future where the truth will reach their descendants.
At the heart of the production is the strength, kindness, and generosity of the Kazakh people, who shared their bread and shelter. The story emphasizes the importance of human compassion and solidarity, highlighting the strength and unity of people in times of historical injustice. This play is not only about the past but also about eternal values—memory, friendship, and respect—that remain vital in today’s world.
Cast:
Narrator – Natalia Li
Nikolai Kim – Denis Tsoi
Gil-Man Kim – Alisher Makhpirov
Soon-Ok Choi – Viktoria Kogai
Young-Jin Kim – Grigory Kim
Anna Park – Talshyn Samieva
Pyotr Park – Eduard Pak
Hae-Seon Yoo – Nadezhda Kim
Kyung-Nan (Grandmother)– Antonina Pyak
Liza – Akbota Zeynolla
Fyodor – Nurbulat Rakhatov
Gi-Seok – Daniyar Aripov
Orynbai Aga – Roman Tsoi
Khalima – Laura Yerzhigitova
Soldier – Konstantin Pak
Driver – Alexander Klishin
Yeong Hee Lee– Anna Tsoi
Ensemble scenes: Ballet performers
Production Team:
Playwrights – Lavrentiy Son, Stanislav Li
Director – Tae Sik Kang
Stage Adaptation – Evgeniy Ni
Assistant Director – Natalia Li
Choreographer-Director/Movement Director – Anna Tsoi
Head of Stage Production – Vladimir Kim
Composer – Radion Ten
Director’s Assistant – Konstantin Pak
Set Designer – Alexandra Ni
Costume Designer – Liana Strelnikova
Sound Engineer – Lavrentiy Kang
Lighting Designer – Mukhit Kasymbekov
Video Engineer – Alexander Yugai
