Starting Point
시발점
Synopsis
Sang-hun, a painter, and Yeong-hun, a doctor, are brothers. Sang-hun's girlfriend left him for another man, and he draws her portrait everyday. Yeong-hun, the older of the two, makes a medical mistake, and his young patient dies. Because of the guilty conscience, he abandons the career as a doctor and devotes himself to writing a novel. However, the brothers have high self-esteem and finally overcome their weaknesses to make a fresh start.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Soo-yong
- Screenplay & Story
- Cho Moon-jin, Yi Cheong-jun
- Original Score
- Jeong Yoon-joo
- Original Title
- 시발점
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Soo-yong
Cho Moon-jin, Yi Cheong-jun
Jeong Yoon-joo
Hong Dong-hyuk
Yu Jae-won
Yang Bong-sik, Ju Dong-jin, Choe Chun-ji
Department Leadership Roster
Yu Jae-won
Editor
Kim Yu-jun
Production Design
Hong Dong-hyuk
Director of Photography
Ju Dong-jin
Producer
Kim Soo-yong
Director
Jeong Yoon-joo
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Starting Point.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Point
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Starting Point about?
Sang-hun, a painter, and Yeong-hun, a doctor, are brothers. Sang-hun's girlfriend left him for another man, and he draws her portrait everyday. Yeong-hun, the older of the two, makes a medical mistake, and his young patient dies. Because of the guilty conscience, he abandons the career as a doctor and devotes himself to writing a novel. However, the brothers have high self-esteem and finally overcome their weaknesses to make a fresh start.
Who directed Starting Point?
Starting Point was directed by Kim Soo-yong.
Who stars in Starting Point?
The principal cast of Starting Point includes Shin Seong-il, Nam Jeong-im, Lee Soon-jae, Heo Chang-kang, Han Seong.
When was Starting Point released and how long is it?
Starting Point was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Starting Point?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Starting Point was composed by Jeong Yoon-joo.