Format: Large-scale Historical Action Drama Series
Genre: Action · Political Drama · Historical Epic
The Cry of the Motherland is a large-scale historical action drama series developed by New Stars Production, dedicated to telling meaningful stories that connect history, humanity, and global audiences.
Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea and the Korean War, the series explores a defining period in which courage, sacrifice, and conscience shaped the future of a nation. Through cinematic scale, powerful performances, and emotionally driven storytelling, the project brings audiences into the moral and emotional reality of those times.
The series is based on authentic historical documents and verified political records that were overlooked, suppressed, or deliberately excluded from official historical narratives. By revealing these hidden truths, the story creates space for reflection, understanding, and dialogue—without judgment, but with honesty and depth.
Following the journeys of its main characters, audiences will experience not only major historical events but also the human spirit behind them—fear and hope, loss and resilience, division and unity. This is a series where history becomes personal, emotional, and alive.
This is a landmark large-scale project that seeks to restore hidden truths of Korean history and reunite the Korean heart through remembrance, justice, and peace.

At New Stars Production, we believe cinema has the power to illuminate truth, preserve memory, and inspire connection on a global scale.
The Cry of the Motherland is envisioned as a large-scale series that balances historical integrity with emotional depth. The goal is to create a visually powerful and deeply human work that respects history while remaining accessible to international audiences.
By combining epic storytelling with intimate character journeys, the series presents history not as distant events, but as lived experiences shaped by human choices. Ultimately, this project reflects New Stars Production’s commitment to stories that promote understanding, dignity, and peace.
This large-scale project is deeply personal. While grounded in extensive historical research, The Cry of the Motherland is also inspired by my own family history. My ancestors were involved in Korea’s political struggles during the Japanese occupation and the years surrounding the Korean War, participating at the heart of national decision-making.
For many years, these stories remained hidden or unheard. This series is my commitment to honoring those voices and transforming documented history into a human narrative of identity, memory, and reconciliation.
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We welcome expressions of interest from:
Actors, casting directors, producers, executive producers, and film professionals based in the UK and Korea.