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Soil (1978)

Movie ★ 9.0 125 min

While working on a case with farmers, lawyer Heo Seung comes to believe that the rural development movement is the only lasting way to preserve the identity of the country. With conviction, Seung throws himself into the rural area. However, this position is against the Japanese occupation policies and eventually, even his wife, Yun Jung-sun, ends up leaving him. The Japanese judge Masaki Hiroshi determines that Seung's rural development activities are actually a rebellion against Japan. He has Seung imprisoned as an ideology criminal. After spending five years in jail, Seung returns to the country to see his wife, Jung-sun, continuing her husband's work and waiting for him.

Kim Ki-young Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 1978
Runtime
125 min
IMDb
tt0314177
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Studio
Dong-a Export

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Frequently asked questions

What is Soil about?
While working on a case with farmers, lawyer Heo Seung comes to believe that the rural development movement is the only lasting way to preserve the identity of the country. With conviction, Seung throws himself into the rural area. However, this position is against the Japanese occupation policies and eventually, even his wife, Yun Jung-sun, ends up leaving him. The Japanese judge Masaki Hiroshi determines that Seung's rural development activities are actually a rebellion against Japan. He has Seung imprisoned as an ideology criminal. After spending five years in jail, Seung returns to the country to see his wife, Jung-sun, continuing her husband's work and waiting for him.
Who directed Soil?
Soil was directed by Kim Ki-young.
Who stars in Soil?
Soil stars Lee Hwa-si, Kim Jung-chul, Yeom Bok-sun, Kim Chu-ryeon.
When was Soil released?
Soil is a 1978 drama film.
Where can I watch Soil?
You can watch Soil with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.