Goryeojang (1963)

Original title: 고려장 · Released 1963-03-15 · 110 min · Drama, History · Rated All ages

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.

Directed by

Kim Ki-young (김기영)

Written by

Kim Ki-young (김기영)

Cinematography

Kim Deok-jin (김덕진), Ahn Sang-il

Editing

Kim Ki-young (김기영)

Music

Sang-gi Han (한상기)

Produced by

Kim Ki-young (김기영)

Cast

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