Alive
산다
Synopsis
You earn as much as you work, and you live off that money. This simple proposition has always been a problem for Jung-cheol. At the soybean paste factory he went to work for in the bitter winter, he dreams of travelling to warm Philippines in spring - as long as he survives the winter making his portion of the soybean paste that he promised the boss. But the more he struggles to live, the worse it gets. And soon, the fermentation room turns musty with the black mold spreading from the thousands of ferment boiled soybean lumps.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Jung-bum
- Screenplay & Story
- Park Jung-bum
- Original Score
- Park In-young
- Original Title
- 산다
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Opus Pictures, Jeonju International Film Festival, LiTTLE BiG PiCTURES, Secondwind Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Jung-bum
Park Jung-bum
Park In-young
Kim Jong-sun
Cho Hyun-joo
Hwang Hye-rim
Department Leadership Roster
Park Jung-bum
Director
Park Jung-bum
Writer
Hwang Hye-rim
Producer
Park In-young
Original Music Composer
Kim Jong-sun
Director of Photography
Cho Hyun-joo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alive about?
You earn as much as you work, and you live off that money. This simple proposition has always been a problem for Jung-cheol. At the soybean paste factory he went to work for in the bitter winter, he dreams of travelling to warm Philippines in spring - as long as he survives the winter making his portion of the soybean paste that he promised the boss. But the more he struggles to live, the worse it gets. And soon, the fermentation room turns musty with the black mold spreading from the thousands of ferment boiled soybean lumps.
Who directed Alive?
Alive was directed by Park Jung-bum.
Who stars in Alive?
The principal cast of Alive includes Park Jung-bum, Lee Seung-yeon, Park Myung-hoon, Park Hee-bon, Lee Na-ra.
When was Alive released and how long is it?
Alive was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alive was composed by Park In-young.