My Hometown
왕십리
Synopsis
After 14 years in Japan, a gangster returns to the Seoul neighborhood where he grew up and is forced to confront some difficult truths.
Top Cast
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Shin Seong-il
Min Jun-tae
Kim Young-ae
Jeong-hui
Jeon Young-sun
Yun-ae
Yoon Yang-ha
Sasaki
Choi Bool-am
Wang
Baek Il-seob
Chung-geun
Lee Hae-ryong
Bong-gu
Kim Wun-ha
Cheol-ho
Lee Kang-jo
Young-dae
Lee Jeong-ae
Yun-ae's mother
Jeon Sook
Jun-tae's mother
Chu Bong
Real estae agency
Park Yae-sook
Lee Ye-seong
Ju Sang-ho
Kim Wol-seong
Kim Seung-nam
Deok-seong Jo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Im Kwon-taek
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hee-woo
- Original Score
- Jeong Sung-jo
- Original Title
- 왕십리
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Woo Sung Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Im Kwon-taek
Lee Hee-woo, Cho Hae-il
Jeong Sung-jo
Lee Seok-gi
Kim Hui-su
Department Leadership Roster
Im Kwon-taek
Director
Lee Seok-gi
Director of Photography
Lee Hee-woo
Screenplay
Kim Hui-su
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Hometown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Hometown about?
After 14 years in Japan, a gangster returns to the Seoul neighborhood where he grew up and is forced to confront some difficult truths.
Who directed My Hometown?
My Hometown was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Who stars in My Hometown?
The principal cast of My Hometown includes Shin Seong-il, Kim Young-ae, Jeon Young-sun, Yoon Yang-ha, Choi Bool-am.
When was My Hometown released and how long is it?
My Hometown was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for My Hometown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Hometown was composed by Jeong Sung-jo.
Is My Hometown based on a book or true story?
My Hometown is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cho Hae-il".