Setting Sun
낙조
Synopsis
Dok-gu who has seen his son's family off to America lives alone, keeping a close relationship with Bok-rye who lives at an old people's home. Won also likes Bok-ye. Since he finds out his son cannot come back, he marries Bok-rye out of anger and Won falls into sickness. One day, Dok-gu has a stroke and Bok-rye takes care of him selling snacks on the street. His son offers to take him to America but he insists on staying with his wife. Won dies blaming Dok-gu for putting Bok-rye in such hardship. Dok-gu falls out of shock at the death of Won and dies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Hyeong-pyo
- Original Title
- 낙조
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
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What is Setting Sun about?
Dok-gu who has seen his son's family off to America lives alone, keeping a close relationship with Bok-rye who lives at an old people's home. Won also likes Bok-ye. Since he finds out his son cannot come back, he marries Bok-rye out of anger and Won falls into sickness. One day, Dok-gu has a stroke and Bok-rye takes care of him selling snacks on the street. His son offers to take him to America but he insists on staying with his wife. Won dies blaming Dok-gu for putting Bok-rye in such hardship. Dok-gu falls out of shock at the death of Won and dies.
Who directed Setting Sun?
Setting Sun was directed by Lee Hyeong-pyo.
Who stars in Setting Sun?
The principal cast of Setting Sun includes Park Nou-sik, Kim Shin-jae, Kim Hee-kap, Jo Jae-seong.
When was Setting Sun released and how long is it?
Setting Sun was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.