The Taebaek Mountains (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1994, The Taebaek Mountains is a drama and war film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 168 minutes.
What it’s about. The film originates from the great river story Taebaegsanmaek consisting of 10 volumes and is written by Cho Jeongrae. The story tries to describe and reveal a few generations-lasting conflicts between the haves (proprietors) and have-nots (peasants), which develop into right wings and left wings respectively. While revealing why and how the conflicts come about, the story depicts every corner of real life -- romantic, shamanic, and Confucian aspects of the contemporaries.
Who’s in it. The Taebaek Mountains stars Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Beom-woo, Kim Myung-gon as Yeom Sang-jin, Kim Kap-soo as Yeom Sang-gu and Oh Jung-hae as So-hwa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Taebaek Mountains 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 The Taebaek Mountains page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Taebaek Mountains tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Taebaek Mountains (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Taebaek Mountains change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Taebaek Mountains worth watching?
- The Taebaek Mountains holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Taebaek Mountains?
- The Taebaek Mountains stars Ahn Sung-ki, Kim Myung-gon, Kim Kap-soo, Oh Jung-hae and Shin Hyun-joon.
- When was The Taebaek Mountains released?
- The Taebaek Mountains was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.