Soil (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Soil is a drama film directed by Kim Ki-young, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. While working on a case with farmers, lawyer Heo Seung comes to believe that the rural development movement is the only lasting way to preserve the identity of the country. With conviction, Seung throws himself into the rural area. However, this position is against the Japanese occupation policies and eventually, even his wife, Yun Jung-sun, ends up leaving him. The Japanese judge Masaki Hiroshi determines that Seung's rural development activities are actually a rebellion against Japan. He has Seung imprisoned as an ideology criminal. After spending five years in jail, Seung returns to the country to see his wife, Jung-sun, continuing her husband's work and waiting for him.
Who’s in it. Soil stars Lee Hwa-si, Kim Jung-chul, Yeom Bok-sun and Kim Chu-ryeon.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soil (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Soil?
- Soil stars Lee Hwa-si, Kim Jung-chul, Yeom Bok-sun and Kim Chu-ryeon.
- When was Soil released?
- Soil was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.