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Soil

March 25, 1978 2h 5m

Originally released in 1978. Soil is a drama film. directed by Kim Ki-young. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Lee Hwa-si, Kim Jung-chul, and Yeom Bok-sun

Synopsis

While working on a case with farmers, lawyer Heo Seung comes to believe that the rural development movement is the only lasting way to preserve the identity of the country. With conviction, Seung throws himself into the rural area. However, this position is against the Japanese occupation policies and eventually, even his wife, Yun Jung-sun, ends up leaving him. The Japanese judge Masaki Hiroshi determines that Seung's rural development activities are actually a rebellion against Japan. He has Seung imprisoned as an ideology criminal. After spending five years in jail, Seung returns to the country to see his wife, Jung-sun, continuing her husband's work and waiting for him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 25, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 2h 5m 125 minutes total
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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

  • Dong-a Export

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soil about?

While working on a case with farmers, lawyer Heo Seung comes to believe that the rural development movement is the only lasting way to preserve the identity of the country. With conviction, Seung t...

Who directed Soil?

Soil was directed by Kim Ki-young.

How long is Soil?

Soil has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).

When was Soil released?

Soil was released on March 25, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Soil?

The main cast of Soil includes Lee Hwa-si, Kim Jung-chul, Yeom Bok-sun, Kim Chu-ryeon, Kwon Mi-hye.