The Old Garden
오래된 정원
“So dark the hours we live, So bright the love we found.”
Synopsis
Political activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.
Top Cast
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Ji Jin-hee
Oh Hyun-woo
Yum Jung-ah
Han Yoon-hee
Kim Yu-ri
Choi Mi-kyeong
Yoon Hee-seok
Ju Yeong-jak
Lee Eun-sung
Eun-gyeol
Youn Yuh-jung
Hyun-woo's Mother
Ban Hyo-jung
Yoon-hee's Mother
Park Hyun-young
Hyun-young
Kim Eung-soo
Eung-soo
Kim Byeong-ok
Byung-ok
Kim Sang-ho
Gun
Jo Sang-geon
Prison Officer
Kwon Byung-gil
Security Manager of Prison
Lee Jae-gu
Priest Choi
Shin Dong-ryeok
Dong-ryuk
Jung Jin-Gak
Prison Guard in Charge of Visitation
Byun Shin-ho
Crying Woman
Kim Ji-young
Female Factory Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Im Sang-soo
- Screenplay & Story
- Im Sang-soo, Hwang Sok-yong
- Original Score
- Kim Hong-jip
- Original Title
- 오래된 정원
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- MBC, DCG Plus, Lotte Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Im Sang-soo
Im Sang-soo, Hwang Sok-yong
Kim Hong-jip
Kim Woo-hyung
Lee Eun-su
O Eun-sil
Department Leadership Roster
Im Sang-soo
Director
Im Sang-soo
Writer
Kim Woo-hyung
Director of Photography
Jang Seong-ho
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lee Eun-su
Editor
Park Yeong-su
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kim Hong-jip
Original Music Composer
O Eun-sil
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Garden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Garden about?
Political activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.
Who directed The Old Garden?
The Old Garden was directed by Im Sang-soo.
Who stars in The Old Garden?
The principal cast of The Old Garden includes Ji Jin-hee, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Yu-ri, Yoon Hee-seok, Lee Eun-sung.
When was The Old Garden released and how long is it?
The Old Garden was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Garden was composed by Kim Hong-jip.
Is The Old Garden based on a book or true story?
The Old Garden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hwang Sok-yong".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Garden?
The Old Garden holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).