The Han River
한강
Synopsis
The film depicts the reality of Joseon at the time through the conflict between the old and the new generation and the ethics between father and son. Park No-in (Yoon Bong-chun) is a boatman who believes in his profession. He intends to pass the ferry he inherited from his ancestors to his son (Lee Geum-ryong). But he doesn't want to be a boatman. When his father's compulsion grows stronger, one night he goes out alone to the riverside, caresses the oar stained by his father's hands, and then abruptly leaves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baek Un-haeng
- Screenplay & Story
- Baek Un-haeng, Hwa-rang Kim
- Original Title
- 한강
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Banddo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baek Un-haeng
Baek Un-haeng, Hwa-rang Kim
Se-ung Yang
Se-ung Yang
Ku-yeong Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Baek Un-haeng
Director
Se-ung Yang
Director of Photography
Ku-yeong Lee
Producer
Se-ung Yang
Editor
Hwa-rang Kim
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Han River
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What is The Han River about?
The film depicts the reality of Joseon at the time through the conflict between the old and the new generation and the ethics between father and son. Park No-in (Yoon Bong-chun) is a boatman who believes in his profession. He intends to pass the ferry he inherited from his ancestors to his son (Lee Geum-ryong). But he doesn't want to be a boatman. When his father's compulsion grows stronger, one night he goes out alone to the riverside, caresses the oar stained by his father's hands, and then abruptly leaves.
Who directed The Han River?
The Han River was directed by Baek Un-haeng.
Who stars in The Han River?
The principal cast of The Han River includes Yun Bong-chun, Geum-ryong Lee, Sun-yeong Hyeon, Choi Woon-bong, Deok-shim Kim.
When was The Han River released and how long is it?
The Han River was released in 1938 with a total runtime of Unknown.