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Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018)

Original title: 흥부: 글로 세상을 바꾼 자

2018-02-14 · 1h 45m · KO
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During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.

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Cho Keun-hyunDirectorBaek Mi-kyoungWriter

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Jung WooJung WooHeung-booKim Joo-hyukKim Joo-hyukJo HyukJung Jin-youngJung Jin-youngJo Hang-riJung Hae-inJung Hae-inKingKim Won-haeKim Won-haeKim Eung-jibJung Sang-hoonJung Sang-hoonKim Sat-gatJin GooJin GooNol-booChun Woo-heeChun Woo-heeSeon-choolKim Kyu-baekKim Kyu-baekKim Kyung-dukKim Kyung-dukMonkKwak Dong-yeonKwak Dong-yeonSheddongLee Hyun-woongLee Hyun-woongKim Hyun-woong

Keywords

19th centuryJoseon dynasty

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinity19th Century · Joseon DynastyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference324288Actor preference494 · 239890 · 408612Country preferenceKr

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What is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist about?

During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.

How long is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?

Heung-boo: The Revolutionist has a runtime of 105 minutes.