Once Upon a Time
옛날 옛적에 훠어이 훠이
Synopsis
Set after the unification of the Three Kingdoms, the film opens with a description of some of the lawlessness due to the threat of the Tang Dynasty, which was involved in the violent unification. During this time, a messianic prophecy arose in the countryside of an infant warrior that would be born that could overthrow the conquering Tang, heralded by a flying horse. Into this situation we meet a peasant, A Sadal, who we first discover stealing a Buddha statue from temple and stealing food from an old man dying of hunger. We then meet his wife, Sae Onyeo, and the happily married pair soon conceive and bear a child. However, reports of a flying horse abound and the Tang start a campaign to find the infant warrior, with potential consequences for the new parents in addition to the rest of their village.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yu Hyun-mok
- Original Title
- 옛날 옛적에 훠어이 훠이
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yu Hyun-mok
Department Leadership Roster
Yu Hyun-mok
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time
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What is Once Upon a Time about?
Set after the unification of the Three Kingdoms, the film opens with a description of some of the lawlessness due to the threat of the Tang Dynasty, which was involved in the violent unification. During this time, a messianic prophecy arose in the countryside of an infant warrior that would be born that could overthrow the conquering Tang, heralded by a flying horse. Into this situation we meet a peasant, A Sadal, who we first discover stealing a Buddha statue from temple and stealing food from an old man dying of hunger. We then meet his wife, Sae Onyeo, and the happily married pair soon conceive and bear a child. However, reports of a flying horse abound and the Tang start a campaign to find the infant warrior, with potential consequences for the new parents in addition to the rest of their village.
Who directed Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time was directed by Yu Hyun-mok.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time includes Baek Il-seob.
When was Once Upon a Time released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.