Starting Point
Originally released in 1969. Starting Point is a drama/war film. directed by Kim Soo-yong. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shin Seong-il, Nam Jeong-im, and Lee Soon-jae
Synopsis
Sang-hun, a painter, and Yeong-hun, a doctor, are brothers. Sang-hun's girlfriend left him for another man, and he draws her portrait everyday. Yeong-hun, the older of the two, makes a medical mistake, and his young patient dies. Because of the guilty conscience, he abandons the career as a doctor and devotes himself to writing a novel. However, the brothers have high self-esteem and finally overcome their weaknesses to make a fresh start.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starting Point about?
Sang-hun, a painter, and Yeong-hun, a doctor, are brothers. Sang-hun's girlfriend left him for another man, and he draws her portrait everyday. Yeong-hun, the older of the two, makes a medical mi...
Who directed Starting Point?
Starting Point was directed by Kim Soo-yong.
How long is Starting Point?
Starting Point has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Starting Point released?
Starting Point was released on February 2, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starting Point?
The main cast of Starting Point includes Shin Seong-il, Nam Jeong-im, Lee Soon-jae, Heo Chang-kang, Han Seong.