| The Old Jar Craftsman | |
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Theatrical poster for The Old Jar Craftsman (1969) |
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| Hangul | 독짓는 늙은이 |
| Directed by | Choi Ha-won[1] |
| Produced by | Lee Jong-byeok |
| Written by | Yeo Su-jong Shin Bong-seung |
| Starring | Hwang Hae |
| Music by | Choi Chang-kwon |
| Cinematography | You Young-gil |
| Editing by | Hyeon Dong-chun |
| Distributed by | Dong Yang Films Co., Ltd. |
| Release date(s) | March 4, 1969 |
| Running time | 95 min. |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Admissions | 136,627 |
The Old Jar Craftsman (독짓는 늙은이 - Dokjinneun neulgeuni) aka Old Man Making a Jar is a 1969 South Korean film directed by Choi Ha-won. It was awarded Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony.[2][3] The film was selected as the South Korean entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 42nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[4]
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A lonely old man who makes a living as a potter saves the life of a young woman. The two marry and have a son. The woman's old lover finds her, and she runs away with him. The old potter commits suicide. Years later, the woman, now a beggar, returns to her old home and visits her son at the old potter's grave. Based on a novel.[5]
| Preceded by Descendents of Cain |
Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Film 1969 |
Succeeded by When a Woman Breaks Her Jewel Box |