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Kinship

October 3, 1963 1h 34m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1963. Kinship is a drama film. directed by Kim Soo-yong.

Starring Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, and Shin Seong-il

Synopsis

The story takes place on a mountain slope where defectors from North Korea live. These families sell cheap things such as socks and pens to make a living and there is a serious gap between the parents and their children. A widower Kim Deok-sam nags his son Geo-buk to join the American army. Ok-Mae who lives next door teaches her daughter Bok-soon traditional Korean folksongs and forces her to become a gisaeng.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 3, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Hanyang Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kinship about?

The story takes place on a mountain slope where defectors from North Korea live. These families sell cheap things such as socks and pens to make a living and there is a serious gap between the pare...

Who directed Kinship?

Kinship was directed by Kim Soo-yong.

How long is Kinship?

Kinship has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Kinship released?

Kinship was released on October 3, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kinship?

The main cast of Kinship includes Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, Shin Seong-il, Um Aing-ran, Kim Ji-mi.