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The Oldest Son (1985): Cast

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The Oldest Son is a 1985 drama directed by Lee Doo-yong, starring Shin Seong-il as Lee Tae-yeong, Hwang Jeong-sun and Kim Hee-ra. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Oldest Son (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Lee Doo-yong
Genre
Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Oldest Son About?

The premise of The Oldest Son without spoilers.

Facing the forced relocation of their village after a new dam will flood it, the eldest son gathers land and funds to build a replacement home in Seoul for his family. Yet, soon after the project begins, he abandons his duty, leaving the younger brother to supervise construction while he moves out to live on his own.

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Cast & crew

The Oldest Son Cast & Characters

Shin Seong-il leads the cast as Lee Tae-yeong, with Hwang Jeong-sun and Kim Hee-ra. Directed by Lee Doo-yong; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Lee Doo-yong

More films directed by Lee Doo-yong: Silent Assassins, Eunuch, Eunuch and Mulberry.

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Details

The Oldest Son Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Jangnam” and “장남”.

Also known as
  • Jangnam
  • 장남

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The Oldest Son FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Oldest Son?

The Oldest Son runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Oldest Son released?

The Oldest Son was released on June 22, 1985.

Who directed The Oldest Son?

The Oldest Son was directed by Lee Doo-yong.

More films by Lee Doo-yong

Who is in the cast of The Oldest Son?

The Oldest Son stars Shin Seong-il as Lee Tae-yeong, Hwang Jeong-sun and Kim Hee-ra, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Oldest Son have a post-credit scene?

No. The Oldest Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Oldest Son in?

The original language of The Oldest Son is Korean.

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