Young-gu and Yong-pal
용구와 용팔이
Synopsis
Following his wife’s dying wish, Young-gu moves to Seoul with his young son and a loyal servant, Yong-pal. Struggling to adapt to city life, he encounters scams, hardship, and fleeting moments of connection, only to lose what little stability he builds. Placing his hopes in his son’s education, Young-gu perseveres until the boy succeeds in school. Encouraged by a teacher’s advice, he ultimately chooses to return to the countryside, seeking a more honest and stable life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kang Dae-sun
- Screenplay & Story
- An Jun-o
- Original Title
- 용구와 용팔이
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Samyoung Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Dae-sun
An Jun-o
Kang Dae-jin
Department Leadership Roster
Kang Dae-sun
Director
An Jun-o
Writer
Kang Dae-jin
Producer
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What is Young-gu and Yong-pal about?
Following his wife’s dying wish, Young-gu moves to Seoul with his young son and a loyal servant, Yong-pal. Struggling to adapt to city life, he encounters scams, hardship, and fleeting moments of connection, only to lose what little stability he builds. Placing his hopes in his son’s education, Young-gu perseveres until the boy succeeds in school. Encouraged by a teacher’s advice, he ultimately chooses to return to the countryside, seeking a more honest and stable life.
Who directed Young-gu and Yong-pal?
Young-gu and Yong-pal was directed by Kang Dae-sun.
Who stars in Young-gu and Yong-pal?
The principal cast of Young-gu and Yong-pal includes Park Nou-sik, Jang Uk-je, Lee Kyeong-hui, Dokgo Sung, Woo Yeon-jeong.
When was Young-gu and Yong-pal released and how long is it?
Young-gu and Yong-pal was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.