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The Barefooted Young (1964): Cast

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The Barefooted Young is a 1964 romantic drama directed by Kim Kee-duk, starring Um Aing-ran as Joanna, Kim Ji-young and Shin Seong-il. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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The Barefooted Young (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Kim Kee-duk
Genres
Romance , Drama , Crime
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Barefooted Young About?

The premise of The Barefooted Young without spoilers.

Jo Doo‑soo, a gang member, intervenes when Joanna, a college student and diplomat’s daughter, is about to be robbed. She lives an upper‑class life; he drifts in the gang’s world. Their opposite backgrounds draw them together, and they fall in love. Joanna, a Christian, thinks if Doo‑soo abandons his criminal ways, he can become a new man.

The Barefooted Young Themes & Keywords

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  • student
  • college
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Cast & crew

The Barefooted Young Cast & Characters

Um Aing-ran leads the cast as Joanna, with Kim Ji-young and Shin Seong-il as Jo Doo-soo. Directed by Kim Kee-duk; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kim Kee-duk

More films directed by Kim Kee-duk: Yongary, Monster from the Deep and North and South.

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The Barefooted Young Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Barefooted Youth” and “Maenbal-ui Cheongchun”.

Also known as
  • Barefooted Youth
  • Maenbal-ui Cheongchun
  • 맨발의 청춘

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The Barefooted Young FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Barefooted Young, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Barefooted Young?

The Barefooted Young runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was The Barefooted Young released?

The Barefooted Young was released on February 29, 1964.

Who directed The Barefooted Young?

The Barefooted Young was directed by Kim Kee-duk.

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Who is in the cast of The Barefooted Young?

The Barefooted Young stars Um Aing-ran as Joanna, Kim Ji-young and Shin Seong-il as Jo Doo-soo, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Barefooted Young have a post-credit scene?

No. The Barefooted Young has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Barefooted Young in?

The original language of The Barefooted Young is Korean.

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