Don't Cry for Me Sudan

Don't Cry for Me Sudan (Korean: 울지마 톤즈) is a 2010 South Korean documentary film directed by Koo Soo-hwan. The film chronicles the life and missionary work of Lee Tae-suk, a South Korean Catholic priest who dedicated his life to serving the people of Tonj, a village in Sudan.

Subject Matter

The documentary focuses on the multifaceted contributions of Lee Tae-suk, who served as a doctor, teacher, conductor, and architect in Tonj. Lee provided essential medical care and educational opportunities to the local community. The film also documents his passing from colorectal cancer in 2010 and the subsequent mourning process observed by the local Dinka people.

Production

Directed by Koo Soo-hwan with a screenplay by Yoon Jung-hwa, the film features narration by Lee Geum-hee. It was released in South Korea on September 9, 2010, with a runtime of 90 minutes. The cinematography was handled by Yoon Min-seop and Kim Sung-mi.