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The Oldest Son (1985)

Original title: 장남

1985-06-22 · 1h 55m · KO
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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.

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Lee Doo-yongDirectorAhn Jin-wonWriter

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Shin Seong-ilShin Seong-ilLee Tae-yeongKim Hee-raKim Hee-raHwang Jeong-sunHwang Jeong-sun

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What is The Oldest Son about?

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.

How long is The Oldest Son?

The Oldest Son has a runtime of 115 minutes.