Heungbu and Nolbu (1959)
The old Korean folktale, 'Heungbu and Nolbu' is brought alive on the screen in this film that shows the lead character as a marionette. Nolbu is the elder brother and he is slimy and greedy. In his greed, he throws his little brother, Heungbu, out of home to stake claim on all the money and belongings their father left for them. Heungbu is an idealist but pained by the events that have taken place. He helps Swallow by curing his broken leg and as a return favour, Swallow gives him a gourd seed. He plant the seeds and after sometime, gold, silver and gems start coming out of the plant, giving Heungbu everything he deserves. It does not go down well with Nolbu.
Director: Hwa-rang Kim
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: May 20, 1959
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Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Hwa-rang Kim
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heungbu and Nolbu about?
- The old Korean folktale, 'Heungbu and Nolbu' is brought alive on the screen in this film that shows the lead character as a marionette. Nolbu is the elder brother and he is slimy and greedy. In his greed, he throws his little brother, Heungbu, out of home to stake claim on all the money and belongings their father left for them. Heungbu is an idealist but pained by the events that have taken place. He helps Swallow by curing his broken leg and as a return favour, Swallow gives him a gourd seed. He plant the seeds and after sometime, gold, silver and gems start coming out of the plant, giving Heungbu everything he deserves. It does not go down well with Nolbu.
- Who directed Heungbu and Nolbu?
- Heungbu and Nolbu was directed by Hwa-rang Kim.
- Who stars in Heungbu and Nolbu?
- Heungbu and Nolbu stars Seok-cheon Yang, Kim Seung-ho, Jo Mi-ryeong, Yang Hoon.
- How long is Heungbu and Nolbu?
- Heungbu and Nolbu has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Heungbu and Nolbu?
- Heungbu and Nolbu is a Drama, Comedy film.