Acting
Kim Yeon-sil
Born January 1, 1911 · Suwon, Empire of Japan [now Gyeonggi province, South Korea]
Died August 1, 1997 · aged 86
In 1927, Kim Yeon-sil debuted in the film industry as a country girl in Na Un-gyu's first production, A Farewell. Kim Yeon-sil's interest in film was largely influenced by her brother Kim Hak-geun, who was her lawyer. Her cameraman, Kim Hak-seong, was also her biological younger brother. She is said to have been active as a public singer after 1930. After liberation, she defected to North Korea. …
Known For
The Story of Chun-hyang · 1935The Story of Chun-hyang
1935
MovieDramaRomance
Chun-hyang, the daughter of a geisha in the Namwon region, and Lee Mong-ryong are engaged. When Lee Mong-ryong goes up to Seoul with his father, Byeon Hak-do, the newly appointed magistrate, attempts to take Chun-hyang. Chun-hyang rejects his pleas for her to come serve him and he throws her in jail. Meanwhile, Lee Mong-ryong becomes an undercover detective after placing first on his national exam and goes to Namwon to arrest Byeon Hak-do and rescue Chun-hyang.
Centre Forward · 1978Centre Forward
★ 5.21978
MovieDrama
In-Son is a young benchwarmer with aspirations of breaking into the first team, which is littered with established stars. The opening game of the season hands him his opportunity, but his lack of experience coupled with the expectation of the crowd leave him with little success on the pitch. The side loses, forcing the manager and the team back to the drawing board.
Wheel of Fire · 1931Wheel of Fire
1931
MovieDramaAction
The film shows the hard life and labor disputes of urban workers, as well as the harsh reality of Koreans during the Japanese occupation.
The Story of Hong Gil-dong · 1935The Story of Hong Gil-dong
1935
MovieHistoryAdventure
The Korean equivalent of Robin Hood, in which the brave Hong Gil-dong stands up for the poor.
Her Life Path · 1958Her Life Path
1958
MovieDramaWar
Using the fate of an ordinary woman as an example, the film shows how life has changed in liberated Korea.
Ex-Convict · 1934Ex-Convict
1934
MovieDramaAction
Kyungsun Lee, the son of a blind father, committed many crimes and was away from home. One day, he misses his parents and brothers and comes to visit his house, but just in time, he meets Yeonsil, his younger brother, in front of the house. My brother and brother don't say anything because their father can't hear them. The father was confident that his son was doing a good deed. In the end, Gyeong-sun turns away without even calling his father. And he vows to become the good person his father wants him to be.
Village of strong guys · 1930Village of strong guys
★ 8.01930
MovieActionDrama
About the pastor's daughter, who reconciled the irreconcilable fighters - the inhabitants of two neighboring villages.
Prelude to the struggle · 1960Prelude to the struggle
1960
MovieDrama
About the last days of the government of Syngman Rhee, about the struggle against his regime of Seoul students.
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