The Street of Sun
태양의 거리
Synopsis
The only surviving South Korean feature film shot during the Korean War. Elementary-school teacher Moon Dae-sik (Park Am) arrives in Daegu, where he has been assigned after evacuating during the war. After getting off the train and reaching the village, he encounters Dori’s older brother (Jeon Taek-i), who is fighting, and their sister Bok-hui (Kim Hye-young), who is attempting to stop him. Moon Dae-sik, who had supported himself through school as a working student, was once close to the family. Moon Dae-sik cares sincerely for the children, attempting to guide the village’s delinquent boys onto a better path.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Min Kyoung-sik
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim So-dong
- Original Title
- 태양의 거리
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 자유영화사
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Min Kyoung-sik
Kim So-dong
Yang Ju-nam
Lee Hu-geun
Department Leadership Roster
Min Kyoung-sik
Director
Kim So-dong
Writer
Lee Hu-geun
Producer
Yang Ju-nam
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Street of Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Street of Sun about?
The only surviving South Korean feature film shot during the Korean War. Elementary-school teacher Moon Dae-sik (Park Am) arrives in Daegu, where he has been assigned after evacuating during the war. After getting off the train and reaching the village, he encounters Dori’s older brother (Jeon Taek-i), who is fighting, and their sister Bok-hui (Kim Hye-young), who is attempting to stop him. Moon Dae-sik, who had supported himself through school as a working student, was once close to the family. Moon Dae-sik cares sincerely for the children, attempting to guide the village’s delinquent boys onto a better path.
Who directed The Street of Sun?
The Street of Sun was directed by Min Kyoung-sik.
Who stars in The Street of Sun?
The principal cast of The Street of Sun includes Park Am, Jeon Taek-yi, Kim Hye-yeong, Kang Kye-shik.
When was The Street of Sun released and how long is it?
The Street of Sun was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.