Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018)

Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018) poster

During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.

Director: Cho Keun-hyun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Byung-hoon
Cinematography: Park Jae-in
Editing: Kim Chang-ju
Production: Lotte Entertainment, Daemyung Culture Factory
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

19th century, joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist about?
During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.
Who directed Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist was directed by Cho Keun-hyun.
Who stars in Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist stars Jung Woo, Kim Joo-hyuk, Jung Jin-young, Jung Hae-in, Kim Won-hae, Jung Sang-hoon.
How long is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist is a Drama film.
Where was Heung-boo: The Revolutionist produced?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist was produced in South Korea.