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The Oldest Son

The Oldest Son

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 22, 1985

Runtime

1h 55m

Genres

Drama

User Score

70%

Original Title

장남

Production Companies

Taehung Pictures

Director

Lee Doo-yong

Description

Forced to leave their home because of the construction of a new dam which will flood their village, the eldest son in the family prepares land and money to construct a new house in Seoul for his family. However, he shirks his duty shortly after and leaves overseeing the construction of the house to his younger brother while he goes to live seperately.