Movie Description

고려장

(1963)

Overview

Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over 70 years of age. In the ancient kingdom of Goryeo, now modern Korea, a nobleman defies this tradition when he refuses to leave his mother to starve to death.

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Original Title고려장

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1963-03-15

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 50m

Production CompaniesKorea Art Films

Genres

  • Drama