The Blazing Sun
땡볕
Synopsis
Chun-ho and his wife Sun-hie wander Korea in search of a way to make a living under Japanese colonial occupation. They settle in a mining village where Sun-hie is forced to put up with her husband's gambling and beatings. Eventually he forces her to go to a loanshark so he can get enough money to run away with a prostitute.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hah Myung-joong
- Screenplay & Story
- Na Han-bong, Lee Young-il, Kim You-jeong
- Original Title
- 땡볕
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hwacheon Films, Hwacheon Trading
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hah Myung-joong
Na Han-bong, Lee Young-il, Kim You-jeong
Park Chong-chan
Department Leadership Roster
Hah Myung-joong
Director
Park Chong-chan
Producer
Na Han-bong
Writer
Lee Young-il
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blazing Sun
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What is The Blazing Sun about?
Chun-ho and his wife Sun-hie wander Korea in search of a way to make a living under Japanese colonial occupation. They settle in a mining village where Sun-hie is forced to put up with her husband's gambling and beatings. Eventually he forces her to go to a loanshark so he can get enough money to run away with a prostitute.
Who directed The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun was directed by Hah Myung-joong.
Who stars in The Blazing Sun?
The principal cast of The Blazing Sun includes Hah Myung-joong, Cho Yong-won, Lee Hye-young, Park Jong-sel, Choi Joo-bong.
When was The Blazing Sun released and how long is it?
The Blazing Sun was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.