Sopyonje (1993)
Original title: 서편제
Sopyonje is a 1993 Korean-language drama movie directed by Im Kwon-taek, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Oh Jung-hae, Kim Myung-gon and Kim Kyu-chul.
The 1930s. Wishing to pass down his knowledge, the father teaches his children to sing Pansori. The elder daughter and the younger son become professional singers but time has changed and people are no longer interested in folk singing. The younger boy gives up on his studies and runs away from home. Fearful that the daughter might do the same, the father blinds her. The blind girl continues to practice with great diligence and achieves perfection in this art. Years pass, the brother is roaming the world in search of his sister and eventually finds her. All night long they sing together sharing their memories.
Quick answers
What is Sopyonje about?
The 1930s. Wishing to pass down his knowledge, the father teaches his children to sing Pansori. The elder daughter and the younger son become professional singers but time has changed and people are no longer interested in folk singing. The younger boy gives up on his studies and runs away from home. Fearful that the daughter might do the same, the father blinds her. The blind girl continues to practice with great diligence and achieves perfection in this art. Years pass, the brother is roaming the world in search of his sister and eventually finds her. All night long they sing together sharing their memories.
When was Sopyonje released?
Sopyonje was released on 10 April 1993.
How long is Sopyonje?
Sopyonje runs 1h 53m.
Who made Sopyonje?
Sopyonje was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Cast
- Oh Jung-hae as Song-hwa
- Kim Myung-gon as Yu-bong
- Kim Kyu-chul as Dong-ho
- Shin Sae-kil as Geum San-daek
- Ahn Byeong-kyeong as Nak-san Geo-sa
- Park Gil-su as Han-ryang
- Kim Ki-cheon as Drug Dealer
- Choi Jong-won as Cheon-ga
- Yoo Hyung-gwan as Changgeuk troupe member
- Bang Eun-mi as Drug Dealer
- Choi Dong-joon as Song Do-sang
- Kang Sun-sook as Sewol