Kinship (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, Kinship is a drama film directed by Kim Soo-yong, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place on a mountain slope where defectors from North Korea live. These families sell cheap things such as socks and pens to make a living and there is a serious gap between the parents and their children. A widower Kim Duk-sam (Kim Seung-ho) nags his son Geo-buk (Shin Seong-il) to join the American army. Hwang Jung-soon who lives next door teaches her daughter Bok-soon (Um Aing-ran) traditional Korean folksongs and forces her to become a giseng (Korean geisha).
Who’s in it. Kinship stars Kim Seung-ho, Mi-ryeong Jo, Um Aing-ran and Kim Ji-Mi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Kinship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kinship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kinship tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kinship (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kinship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kinship worth watching?
- Kinship holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kinship?
- Kinship stars Kim Seung-ho, Mi-ryeong Jo, Um Aing-ran, Kim Ji-Mi and Shin Seong-il.
- When was Kinship released?
- Kinship was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.