Heungbu and Nolbu (1967)

Heungbu and Nolbu (1967) poster

This film whose main characters are marionettes deals with the old Korean folktale "Heungbu and Nolbu." Greedy elder brother Nolbu kicks his good-natured brother Heungbu out of home and takes all the inheritance from their father. Poor but good man Heungbu one day cures a swallow's broken leg and frees it to fly away. Next year, the swallow comes to Heungbu's and gives him a gourd seed. He plants the seed and split it in fall. A huge amount of gold, silver and gems come out of the gourd, and he becomes rich over a night. Nolbu gets green with envy of him.

Director: Gang Tae-ung
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Choi Chang-kwon
Editing: Ree Kyoung-ja
Production: Eunyoung Film
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Family Animation

Keywords

stop motion, family, brother brother relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heungbu and Nolbu about?
This film whose main characters are marionettes deals with the old Korean folktale "Heungbu and Nolbu." Greedy elder brother Nolbu kicks his good-natured brother Heungbu out of home and takes all the inheritance from their father. Poor but good man Heungbu one day cures a swallow's broken leg and frees it to fly away. Next year, the swallow comes to Heungbu's and gives him a gourd seed. He plants the seed and split it in fall. A huge amount of gold, silver and gems come out of the gourd, and he becomes rich over a night. Nolbu gets green with envy of him.
Who directed Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu was directed by Gang Tae-ung.
How long is Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu is a Animation, Family, Fantasy film.
Where was Heungbu and Nolbu produced?
Heungbu and Nolbu was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Heungbu and Nolbu?
The themes of Heungbu and Nolbu include: Family Animation.