Life Line
태
“Only gods who understand the workings of nature would know the fate of the island”
Synopsis
In 1921, while Korea suffers under the japanese colonial rule, wealthy Choi, owner of a small fishing fleet, dominates the economy of remote Nak-wol Island and rules over it like a tyrant. When his overfishing depletes the catches, Choi blames the water spirits which angers the local shaman. To earn more money, Choi becomes a loan shark, driving the villagers deep in debt. One resident, Jong-cheon, decides that he has had enough and starts to organize a rebellion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hah Myung-joong
- Screenplay & Story
- Na Han-bong
- Original Title
- 태
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ㈜하명중영화제작소
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hah Myung-joong
Na Han-bong, Cheon Seung-se
Department Leadership Roster
Cheon Seung-se
Writer
Na Han-bong
Screenplay
Hah Myung-joong
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Line about?
In 1921, while Korea suffers under the japanese colonial rule, wealthy Choi, owner of a small fishing fleet, dominates the economy of remote Nak-wol Island and rules over it like a tyrant. When his overfishing depletes the catches, Choi blames the water spirits which angers the local shaman. To earn more money, Choi becomes a loan shark, driving the villagers deep in debt. One resident, Jong-cheon, decides that he has had enough and starts to organize a rebellion.
Who directed Life Line?
Life Line was directed by Hah Myung-joong.
Who stars in Life Line?
The principal cast of Life Line includes Lee Hye-sook, Ma Hung-sik, Chae Hie-a, Brian Baek Hwang-gi, Won Mi-won.
When was Life Line released and how long is it?
Life Line was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.