The Evergreen
Originally released in 1961. The Evergreen is a drama film. directed by Shin Sang-ok. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Choi Eun-hee, Shin Young-kyun, and Heo Chang-kang
Synopsis
Yeong-shin and Dong-hyuk graduate from college with a cause. They plan to bring education and modernization to farmers living in the rural area of their hometown. When they arrive, the pair immediately get to work, Dong-hyuk builds a village hall and starts aiding the farmers while Yeong-shin tries to gather the children to form a school. However, the villagers at first resent and resist the pair. It is not until one child, Ok-bun, takes the initiative and and learns to read under Yeong-shin’s care that the villages trust the pair and allow their children to be taken from the fields and taught reading, writing and math.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Choi Eun-hee
as Chae Yeong-shin
Shin Young-kyun
as Park Dong-hyuk
Heo Chang-kang
as Geon-bae
Do Kum-bong
as Geon-bae's wife
Shin Seong-il
as Won-jae
Yoon Il-bong
as Dong-hwa (Dong-hyuk's younger brother)
Park Seong-dae
as Gap-san
Han Eun-jin
as Won-jae's wife
Go Seon-ae
as Hyeon-kyung
Byeon Gi-jong
as Song Jang-ro
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Shin Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Evergreen about?
Yeong-shin and Dong-hyuk graduate from college with a cause. They plan to bring education and modernization to farmers living in the rural area of their hometown. When they arrive, the pair immedia...
Who directed The Evergreen?
The Evergreen was directed by Shin Sang-ok.
How long is The Evergreen?
The Evergreen has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was The Evergreen released?
The Evergreen was released on September 20, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Evergreen?
The main cast of The Evergreen includes Choi Eun-hee, Shin Young-kyun, Heo Chang-kang, Do Kum-bong, Shin Seong-il.