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Heung-boo: The Revolutionist
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Heung-boo: The Revolutionist

2018-02-14 · 105 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.

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Production details

Directors
Cho Keun-hyun
Production companies
Lotte Entertainment, Daemyung Culture Factory, Film Company GUNG
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jung WooJung WooHeung-boo
Kim Joo-hyukKim Joo-hyukJo Hyuk
Jung Jin-youngJung Jin-youngJo Hang-ri
Jung Hae-inJung Hae-inKing
Kim Won-haeKim Won-haeKim Eung-jib
Jung Sang-hoonJung Sang-hoonKim Sat-gat
Jin GooJin GooNol-boo
Chun Woo-heeChun Woo-heeSeon-chool
Kwak Dong-yeonKwak Dong-yeonSheddong
Song Wook-kyungSong Wook-kyungCho Tak-soo
Oh Tae-kyungOh Tae-kyungKim Doo-nam
Nam Il-wooNam Il-wooChief State Councillor
Min Bok-giMin Bok-giKim Bok-gi
Kang Ha-neulKang Ha-neulPark Dol-Po
Kim Kyung-dukKim Kyung-dukMonk
Lee Hyun-woongLee Hyun-woongKim Hyun-woong
Park Ga-youngPark Ga-youngJo Hyuk’s woman
Kim Wan-sunKim Wan-sunQueen mother
Limm Yea-eunLimm Yea-eunAudience
Kim Hyun-minKim Hyun-minJo Hyuk's house man

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