The Queen of the Swallows (2008)

The Queen of the Swallows (2008) poster

Families do not always get along so harmoniously, nor do brothers always see eye-to-eye. As told in an old Korean Fairytale, two brothers – Nolbu and Hungbu – live in the same village and must divide up the inheritance left to them by their father. Yet Nolbu, the elder brother, is greedy and arrogant. He seizes his father’s house, along with the good folks who live there and even persecutes Hungbu and his family. In this endeavour, Nolbu is assisted by his greedy wife and a few unscrupulous individuals. Yet, the kind and virtuous Hungbu constructs a hut for him and his family in some nearby woods… and up on the rooftop of this hovel, a swallow has built his nest...

Director: Kim Jun Ok
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: SEK Studio, Mondo TV
Country: Italy, North Korea
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Kim Jun Ok
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Queen of the Swallows about?
Families do not always get along so harmoniously, nor do brothers always see eye-to-eye. As told in an old Korean Fairytale, two brothers – Nolbu and Hungbu – live in the same village and must divide up the inheritance left to them by their father. Yet Nolbu, the elder brother, is greedy and arrogant. He seizes his father’s house, along with the good folks who live there and even persecutes Hungbu and his family. In this endeavour, Nolbu is assisted by his greedy wife and a few unscrupulous individuals. Yet, the kind and virtuous Hungbu constructs a hut for him and his family in some nearby woods… and up on the rooftop of this hovel, a swallow has built his nest...
Who directed The Queen of the Swallows?
The Queen of the Swallows was directed by Kim Jun Ok.
How long is The Queen of the Swallows?
The Queen of the Swallows has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Queen of the Swallows?
The Queen of the Swallows is a Animation film.
Where was The Queen of the Swallows produced?
The Queen of the Swallows was produced in Italy, North Korea.