Heungbu and Nolbu (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1967, Heungbu and Nolbu is an animation, family and fantasy film directed by Gang Tae-ung, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. This film whose main characters are marionettes deals with the old Korean folktale "Heungbu and Nolbu." Greedy elder brother Nolbu kicks his good-natured brother Heungbu out of home and takes all the inheritance from their father. Poor but good man Heungbu one day cures a swallow's broken leg and frees it to fly away. Next year, the swallow comes to Heungbu's and gives him a gourd seed. He plants the seed and split it in fall. A huge amount of gold, silver and gems come out of the gourd, and he becomes rich over a night. Nolbu gets green with envy of him.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heungbu and Nolbu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heungbu and Nolbu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heungbu and Nolbu tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heungbu and Nolbu (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heungbu and Nolbu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heungbu and Nolbu worth watching?
- Heungbu and Nolbu holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Heungbu and Nolbu released?
- Heungbu and Nolbu was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.