''Peasants'' (
흙 - ''Heulk'') is a 1978 South Korean film directed by
Kim Ki-young
Kim Ki-young (October 10, 1919According to official documents, Kim was born in 1919. However, Kim insisted he was actually born in 1922. – February 5, 1998) was a South Korean film director, known for his intensely psychosexual and melodr ...
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Plot
During the
Japanese occupation, a Korean lawyer devotes his work to rural development, believing this is the only way to preserve Korean identity. Interpreting these actions as anti-Japanese, the Japanese authorities imprison the lawyer for five years. When he is released, he finds his wife continuing his work.
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Cast
*Lee Hwa-si
Lee Hwa-si (born July 22, 1951) is a South Korean actress. While Lee was attending Dongguk University with a major in Korean literature, she was cast to star in ''Ban Geum-ryeon'' directed by Kim Ki-young. Lee is commonly referred to as director ...
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*Kim Chung-chul
*Yeom Bok-sun
*Nam Sung-Hoon
*]Park Jung-ja
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*Kim Choo-ryeon
*Gwon Mi-hye
*Park Am
Park Am (born November 11, 1924 – March 22, 1989) was a South Korean actor. Park was born in Seoul in 1924. He graduated from the college of Dentistry at Seoul National University.
Filmography
*Note; the whole list is referenced.
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Awards
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*Kim Won-seop
*Yeo Po
References
Bibliography
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External links
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Films directed by Kim Ki-young
1970s Korean-language films
South Korean historical drama films
1970s historical drama films
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