The Earth movie poster

The Earth

November 23, 1974 2h 10m

Originally released in 1974. The Earth is a drama film. directed by Kim Soo-yong. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Kim Ji-mi, Lee Soon-jae, and Heo Chang-kang

Synopsis

Ha Dong, Kyung Nam Province in 1890. Choi Chi-Su's family is a grand land lord of the region from generation to generation. His mother Mrs. Yoon gives birth to another son Hwan after she was raped by Kim Gae-Ju when he is 10 years old. Later Hwan becomes a servant of Choi family but he falls in love with Chi-Su's wife and they flee by night. Meanwhile after a reign of 40 years of King Ko Jong, cholera prevails all over the country and years of famine follows it. While people suffer from natural disasters and diseases, one of Chi-Su's maternal relative Cho Jun-Ku and his wife make a plot to take Choi family's enormous wealth and strengthen the foundation for his status. In this chaos some villagers and Seo-Hee, Chi-Su's daughter leave their village for Buk Kan Do.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 23, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Earth about?

Ha Dong, Kyung Nam Province in 1890. Choi Chi-Su's family is a grand land lord of the region from generation to generation. His mother Mrs. Yoon gives birth to another son Hwan after she was raped ...

Who directed The Earth?

The Earth was directed by Kim Soo-yong.

How long is The Earth?

The Earth has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was The Earth released?

The Earth was released on November 23, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Earth?

The main cast of The Earth includes Kim Ji-mi, Lee Soon-jae, Heo Chang-kang, Kim Hee-ra, Hwang Hae.