Heungbu and Nolbu
Originally released in 1967. Heungbu and Nolbu is a animation/family film. directed by Gang Tae-ung. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Eunyoung Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heungbu and Nolbu 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 t...
Who directed Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu was directed by Gang Tae-ung.
How long is Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Heungbu and Nolbu released?
Heungbu and Nolbu was released on July 30, 1967 in theaters.