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Genealogy (1979)

Original title: 족보

1979-09-14 · 1h 50m · KO
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During the era of Japanese occupation, Sol Jin-young, a Korean patriarch refuses to obey the law to change the family's name to a Japanese name. Tani, a member of the Japanese occupation forces, is sent to persuade Sol to comply with the order. Tani is conflicted between his duty, his respect for Korean culture and his attraction to Sol's daughter.

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Im Kwon-taekDirector

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Joo Sun-taeJoo Sun-taeSol Jin-youngJu Seon-taeJu Seon-taeSol Jin-youngHah Myung-joongHah Myung-joongTaniHan Hye-sukHan Hye-sukOk-sunChoi Nam-hyunChoi Nam-hyunKim Sin-jaeKim Sin-jaeYoon Yang-haYoon Yang-haJu Sang-hoJu Sang-hoKim Seok-hunKim Seok-hunDokgo SungDokgo SungDokgo SungDokgo SungLee HyangLee Hyang

Keywords

Japanese occupation of korea

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityJapanese Occupation Of KoreaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference344819Actor preference434403 · 422887 · 532268Country preferenceKr

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What is Genealogy about?

During the era of Japanese occupation, Sol Jin-young, a Korean patriarch refuses to obey the law to change the family's name to a Japanese name. Tani, a member of the Japanese occupation forces, is sent to persuade Sol to comply with the order. Tani is conflicted between his duty, his respect for Korean culture and his attraction to Sol's daughter.

How long is Genealogy?

Genealogy has a runtime of 110 minutes.