Heartlessness
무정
Synopsis
Based on the novel of the same title by Kwang-Soo Lee (Yi Kwang-su), published in 'Maeil Shinbo' in 1917. The plot is based on the relationship of three young people - English teacher Hyeong-sik Lee, dancer Young-chae Park and Hyun-soo Kim, the daughter of a wealthy presbyter. Left an orphan in early childhood, Hyeong-sik was brought up in the house of Master Park. From childhood, Park predicted his daughter Young-chae as Hyeong-sik's wife. Master Park was a patriot, and when the Japanese invaders came to power, he was illegally convicted and imprisoned. His daughter Young-chae became a kisaeng to earn money to send packages to the prison. At this time, Hyeong-sik and Young-chae are moving away from each other, and Hyun-soo appears in the life of Hyeong-sik, whom he fell in love with and is going to marry her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ki-chae Park
- Screenplay & Story
- Ki-chae Park
- Original Score
- Gwan Kim
- Original Title
- 무정
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Chosun Kinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ki-chae Park
Ki-chae Park, Yi Gwang-su
Gwan Kim
Un-jo Hwang
Un-jo Hwang
Nam-san Choe, Chang-Hyeok Park, Jae-myeong Lee, O Yeong-seok
Department Leadership Roster
Ki-chae Park
Director
Un-jo Hwang
Editor
Un-jo Hwang
Director of Photography
Ki-chae Park
Screenplay
Nam-san Choe
Producer
Chang-Hyeok Park
Producer
Gwan Kim
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartlessness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartlessness about?
Based on the novel of the same title by Kwang-Soo Lee (Yi Kwang-su), published in 'Maeil Shinbo' in 1917. The plot is based on the relationship of three young people - English teacher Hyeong-sik Lee, dancer Young-chae Park and Hyun-soo Kim, the daughter of a wealthy presbyter. Left an orphan in early childhood, Hyeong-sik was brought up in the house of Master Park. From childhood, Park predicted his daughter Young-chae as Hyeong-sik's wife. Master Park was a patriot, and when the Japanese invaders came to power, he was illegally convicted and imprisoned. His daughter Young-chae became a kisaeng to earn money to send packages to the prison. At this time, Hyeong-sik and Young-chae are moving away from each other, and Hyun-soo appears in the life of Hyeong-sik, whom he fell in love with and is going to marry her.
Who directed Heartlessness?
Heartlessness was directed by Ki-chae Park.
Who stars in Heartlessness?
The principal cast of Heartlessness includes Han Eun-jin, Nam-yong Choi, Kim Il-hae, Kim Shin-jae, Baek-su Lee.
When was Heartlessness released and how long is it?
Heartlessness was released in 1939 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Heartlessness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartlessness was composed by Gwan Kim.
Is Heartlessness based on a book or true story?
Heartlessness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yi Gwang-su".