Life
생명
Synopsis
The film based on the true story of Kim Gwang-seon, a mineworker who survived a collapse of Gubong Mine in August 22, 1967. The story focuses on the importance of saving a life, and the survivors' will to live.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Man-hee
- Screenplay & Story
- Baek Gyeol, Lee Eun-seong
- Original Score
- Dong-jin Kim
- Original Title
- 생명
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Dae Han Yeon Hap Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Man-hee
Baek Gyeol, Lee Eun-seong
Dong-jin Kim
Lee Seok-gi
Kim Hui-su
Hong Ui-seon
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Seok-gi
Director of Photography
Lee Man-hee
Director
Baek Gyeol
Writer
Lee Eun-seong
Writer
Hong Ui-seon
Producer
Kim Hui-su
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life about?
The film based on the true story of Kim Gwang-seon, a mineworker who survived a collapse of Gubong Mine in August 22, 1967. The story focuses on the importance of saving a life, and the survivors' will to live.
Who directed Life?
Life was directed by Lee Man-hee.
Who stars in Life?
The principal cast of Life includes Jang Min-ho, Namkoong Won, Heo Chang-kang.
When was Life released and how long is it?
Life was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life was composed by Dong-jin Kim.