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Genealogy

September 14, 1979 1h 47m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Genealogy is a drama film. directed by Im Kwon-taek.

Starring Ju Seon-tae, Hah Myung-joong, and Han Hye-suk

Synopsis

During the Japanese occupation of South Korea, a Japanese bureaucrat is ordered to persuade an influential Korean patriarch into obeying the law of changing his Korean surname to a Japanese one.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Hwacheon Trading

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genealogy about?

During the Japanese occupation of South Korea, a Japanese bureaucrat is ordered to persuade an influential Korean patriarch into obeying the law of changing his Korean surname to a Japanese one.

Who directed Genealogy?

Genealogy was directed by Im Kwon-taek.

How long is Genealogy?

Genealogy has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Genealogy released?

Genealogy was released on September 14, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Genealogy?

The main cast of Genealogy includes Ju Seon-tae, Hah Myung-joong, Han Hye-suk, Choi Nam-hyun, Kim Shin-jae.