Heung-boo: The Revolutionist is a 2018 South Korean historical drama film directed by Cho Geun-hyun and starring Jung Woo, Kim Joo-hyuk, Jung Jin-young and Jung Hae-in. It is based on the Korean folk tale Heungbu and Nolbu.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Heung-boo: The Revolutionist | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | 흥부 |
| Revised Romanization | Heungbu |
| Directed by | Cho Geun-hyun |
| Written by | Baek Mi-kyung |
| Based on | Heungbu and Nolbu |
| Produced by | Park Sun-jin Choi Yeon-ju |
| Starring | Jung Woo Kim Joo-hyuk Jung Jin-young Jung Hae-in |
| Cinematography | Park Jae-in |
| Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
| Music by | Lee Byung-hoon |
Production companies | Gung Film Production Valentine Film |
| Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$3.1 million[1] |
Plot
editSet during the Joseon Dynasty, the film follows an author who writes a novel to find his lost brother. On his travels he encounters a nobleman, who enlightens him.
Cast
editMain
edit- Jung Woo as Heung-boo
- Kim Joo-hyuk as Jo-hyuk
- Jung Jin-young as Jo Hang-ri
- Jung Hae-in as King Heonjong
Supporting
edit- Kim Won-hae as Kim Eung-jib
- Jung Sang-hoon as Kim Sat-gat
- Kwak Dong-yeon as Sheddong
- Kim Hyun-mok as Audience on street
- Song Wook-kyung as Jo Tak-soo
- Oh Tae-kyung as Kim Doo-nam
- Nam Il-woo as Prime minister
- Kim Hak-ryong as Jo Hak-ryong
- Kim Wan-sun as Queen Dowager
- Lee Hyun-woong as Kim Hyeon-ong
- Joo Young-ho as Jeong Yong-pil
- Gu Ja-geon as a citizen.
Special appearance
edit- Jin Goo as Nolbu
- Chun Woo-hee as Seon-chool
- Kang Ha-neul as Park Dol-po
Production
editPrincipal photography began on May 11, 2017, and ended on August 18, 2017.[7][8]
Release and reception
editThe VIP premiere for the film was held on February 12, 2018, with the participation of the main cast and invitees.[9]
The film was released in South Korea on February 14, 2018.[10]
In the first weekend of Korean Box Office, Heung-boo: The Revolutionist was ranked fourth and had sold 211,590 tickets.[11] The film had earned US$2.51 million during the first five days since its release.[12]
By the end of the February, the film was seen by 410,000 viewers.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018)". koreanfilm.or.kr.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "흥부". Naver. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Daum영화 <흥부>". Daum. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "영화 [흥부] 상세정보". Cine21. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Jung Woo cast in another lead role". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Jung Woo to star in first historical movie 'Heung-bu'". HanCinema. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "JUNG Woo and KIM Joo-hyuk Team Up on HEUNG-BU". www.koreanfilm.or.kr. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "JUNG Woo and KIM Joo-hyuk Wrap 3 Months of Filming for HEUNG-BU". koreanfilm.or.kr.
- ^ "Choi Ji Woo Hingga Ji Sung Ramaikan VIP Premier 'Heung-boo' Jung Hae In". Variety.com (in Indonesian). February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Late Kim Joo Hyuk's final film 'Heung Bu' announces premiere date". Allkpop.
- ^ Shim Sun-ah (February 19, 2018). "'Black Panther' smashes S. Korean box office". Yonhap News Agency.
- ^ Sonia Kil (February 19, 2018). "'Korea Box Office: 'Black Panther' Rules Holiday Weekend". Variety.com.
- ^ "Korean film industry sees worst-attended February in eight years". Yonhap News Agency. March 14, 2018.
External links
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