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Nostalgia 망향천리

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Nostalgia is an emotion which is often described as a bittersweet longing for the past, typically for a period of time accompanied by happy memories or emotions. It is often described as a sort of sad pleasure, which typically involves longing for a past memory, whether real or romanticized, that cannot be recovered. It can also refer to a type of homesickness. The word nostalgia is a neoclassical compound derived from Greek, consisting of νόστος (nóstos), a Homeric word meaning "homecoming", and ἄλγος (álgos), meaning "pain"; the word was coined by a 17th-century medical student to describe the anxieties displayed by Swiss mercenaries fighting away from home.

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Nostalgia (망향천리) — verified Korean film. Released 2011-08-25. Directed by O Muel.

Details

• Genre: drama film
• Original language: Korean
• Definition: a sentimental view of the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
• Etymology: neoclassical compound derived from Greek
• Origin: coined by a 17th-century medical student
• OriginalContext: anxieties displayed by Swiss mercenaries fighting away from home
• Korean Name: 향수
• Chinese Characters: 鄕愁
• Alternative Term: 향수병

Source reconciliation

• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 어이그, 저 귓것; KoreaAPI uses 망향천리 (chosen by source authority).
• Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 노스탤지어; KoreaAPI uses 망향천리 (chosen by source authority).

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Director

• O Muel

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• Wikipedia — encyclopedic article · view ↗
• TMDB — film/TV community database

Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-16 · 5 verified snapshots.

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