The Genealogy

The Genealogy

Poster for The Genealogy (1979)
Hangul 족보
Hanja 族譜
RR Jokbo
MR Chokpo
Directed by Im Kwon-taek[1]
Produced by Park Chong-chan
Written by Han Un-sa
Starring Joo Sun-tae
Hah Myung-joong
Music by Jeong Min-seob
Cinematography Lee Suck-ki
Editing by Kim Hee-su
Distributed by Hwa Chun Trading Company
Release date(s) May 1, 1979 (1979-05-01)
Running time 110 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Admissions 529

The Genealogy (족보 - Jokbo) is a 1979 South Korean film directed by Im Kwon-taek.

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Synopsis

During the era of Japanese occupation, Sol Jin-young, a Korean patriarch refuses to obey the law to change the family's name to a Japanese name. Tani, a member of the Japanese occupation forces, is sent to persuade Sol to comply with the order. Tani is conflicted between his duty, his respect for Korean culture and his attraction to Sol's daughter.[2]

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