Heungbu and Nolbu movie poster

Heungbu and Nolbu

May 20, 1959 1h 8m

Originally released in 1959. Heungbu and Nolbu is a drama/comedy film. directed by Hwa-rang Kim. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Seok-cheon Yang, Kim Seung-ho, and Jo Mi-ryeong

Synopsis

The old Korean folktale, 'Heungbu and Nolbu' is brought alive on the screen in this film that shows the lead character as a marionette. Nolbu is the elder brother and he is slimy and greedy. In his greed, he throws his little brother, Heungbu, out of home to stake claim on all the money and belongings their father left for them. Heungbu is an idealist but pained by the events that have taken place. He helps Swallow by curing his broken leg and as a return favour, Swallow gives him a gourd seed. He plant the seeds and after sometime, gold, silver and gems start coming out of the plant, giving Heungbu everything he deserves. It does not go down well with Nolbu.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 20, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 8m 68 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heungbu and Nolbu about?

The old Korean folktale, 'Heungbu and Nolbu' is brought alive on the screen in this film that shows the lead character as a marionette. Nolbu is the elder brother and he is slimy and greedy. In his...

Who directed Heungbu and Nolbu?

Heungbu and Nolbu was directed by Hwa-rang Kim.

How long is Heungbu and Nolbu?

Heungbu and Nolbu has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).

When was Heungbu and Nolbu released?

Heungbu and Nolbu was released on May 20, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Heungbu and Nolbu?

The main cast of Heungbu and Nolbu includes Seok-cheon Yang, Kim Seung-ho, Jo Mi-ryeong, Yang Hoon.