Underplayed Gems

Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018)

Heung-boo: The Revolutionist poster
Original title
흥부: 글로 세상을 바꾼 자
Directed by
Cho Geun-hyeon
Genre
drama film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
G
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man from a poor family confronts his wealthy brother during a time of social unrest in Joseon-era Korea. The story draws on a familiar Korean folk tale to explore class conflict and personal integrity.

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What happens

Heung-boo: The Revolutionist is a 2018 South Korean historical drama film directed by Cho Geun-hyun and starring Jung Woo, Kim Joo-hyuk, Jung Jin-young and Jung Hae-in. It is based on the Korean folk tale Heungbu and Nolbu. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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