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Goryeojang (1963)

Movie ★ 7.4 110 min

Drama

Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over 70 years of age. In the ancient kingdom of Goryeo, now modern Korea, a nobleman defies this tradition when he refuses to leave his mother to starve to death.

Kim Ki-young Writer Kim Ki-young Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 15, 1963
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt0314119
Language
Studio
Korea Art Films

Cast

Kim Jin-kyu Kim Jin-kyu Gu-ryeong Ju Jeung-nyeo Ju Jeung-nyeo Widow Kim Bo-ae Gat-nan Kim Dong-won Kim Dong-won Jin-seok Lee Yea-chun Lee Yea-chun Park Chul Park Am Park Am Seok Geum-seong Seok Geum-seong Go Seon-ae Go Seon-ae Wang Suk-rang Dokgo Sung Dokgo Sung Jo Seok-geun Jo Seok-geun Ko Seol-bong Biologist Park Sang-ik Park Sang-ik Matchmaker Eok Song Eok Song Kyung-chul Jeong Min Jeong Min Ji Bang-yeol Ji Bang-yeol Yim Woon-hak Yim Woon-hak Lee Sang-sa

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Frequently asked questions

What is Goryeojang about?
Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over 70 years of age. In the ancient kingdom of Goryeo, now modern Korea, a nobleman defies this tradition when he refuses to leave his mother to starve to death.
Who directed Goryeojang?
Goryeojang was directed by Kim Ki-young.
Who stars in Goryeojang?
Goryeojang stars Kim Jin-kyu, Ju Jeung-nyeo, Kim Bo-ae, Kim Dong-won.
When was Goryeojang released?
Goryeojang is a 1963 drama film.
Where can I watch Goryeojang?
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