Someday, When We Look at the Same Stars 언젠가 우리가 같은 별을 바라본다면

A human drama full of emotion delivered by Cha In-pyo. A tribute to those who could not speak for themselves.
Someday, When We Look at the Same Stars is the story of Grandmother Suni, discovered on a small island in the Philippines 70 years after leaving her homeland. The story captures her youth. The author began writing to preserve the stories of our mothers’ mothers and our fathers’ fathers, who endured poverty and oppression when Korea was stripped of its sovereignty by Japan. Life Pattern Korea. The story started as 20 pages of A4 paper and, over 10 years of writing, faced setbacks such as data loss, moments of discouragement, and multiple returns to the beginning. After these trials, the story was completed as a poetic and beautiful novel, imbued with sincerity and historical truth. Life Pattern Korea.
The novel is set in the 1930s, in Tiger Village at the foot of Mount Baekdu. It introduces Yong-i, a tiger hunter who arrives with his father to avenge the death of his mother and sister by the white tiger; Suni, the village chief’s granddaughter; and Kazuo, a Japanese army officer and former art student. Life Pattern Korea. Young people of that era, who simply wanted to enjoy ordinary happiness, face despair in the whirlwind of history. Yet, through trust, love, and devoted choices, they navigate a time of intense emotion. The author unfolds themes of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation with a serious yet warm perspective, while leading the story with speed and depth, centered on the three main characters. Life Pattern Korea. Meticulous scene composition and well-researched depictions of Mount Baekdu’s beautiful landscapes bring the story to life, evoking vivid imagery akin to watching a film. This dynamic portrayal showcases another meaningful literary achievement. Life Pattern Korea.
Through this novel, the author seems to ask us, who live in a peaceful era: “What would it have been like if you lived in that time…? What can we do now for those people…?” Now begins Cha In-pyo’s special story, embracing those who carry the unhealed scars of our nation’s history, scars that must never be forgotten. Life Pattern Korea.

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Author: 차인표, 제딧
Publisher: 해결책 AnswerKey (2021)

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