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The Oldest Son
The Oldest Son
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The Oldest Son

Original Title: 장남

1984
1h 55m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1984

Runtime

1h 55m

Storyline

Forced to leave their home because of the construction of a new dam which will flood their village, the eldest son in the family prepares land and money to construct a new house in Seoul for his family. However, he shirks his duty shortly after and leaves overseeing the construction of the house to his younger brother while he goes to live seperately.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Jun 22, 1984
Languages
Korean
Director
Lee Doo-yong
Lee Doo-yong
Production
Taehung Pictures
Taehung Pictures
Production Countries
South Korea

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Shin Seong-il

Shin Seong-il

Lee Tae-yeong

Kim Hee-ra

Kim Hee-ra

Hwang Jeong-sun

Hwang Jeong-sun

Kim Il-hae

Kim Il-hae

Tae Hyun-shil

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