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The Evergreen (1961)

7.019612h 22mKO
Drama

Directed by Shin Sang-ok

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

2h 22m

Language

KO

Release

September 20, 1961

Director

Shin Sang-ok

Overview

Yeong-shin and Dong-hyuk graduate from college with a cause. They plan to bring education and modernization to farmers living in the rural area of their hometown. When they arrive, the pair immediately get to work, Dong-hyuk builds a village hall and starts aiding the farmers while Yeong-shin tries ...

Cast

Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee

Chae Yeong-shin

Shin Young-kyun

Shin Young-kyun

Park Dong-hyuk

Heo Chang-kang

Heo Chang-kang

Geon-bae

Do Kum-bong

Do Kum-bong

Geon-bae's wife

Shin Seong-il

Shin Seong-il

Won-jae

Yoon Il-bong

Yoon Il-bong

Dong-hwa (Dong-hyuk's younger brother)

Park Seong-dae

Park Seong-dae

Gap-san

Han Eun-jin

Han Eun-jin

Won-jae's wife

Go Seon-ae

Go Seon-ae

Hyeon-kyung

Byeon Gi-jong

Byeon Gi-jong

Song Jang-ro

Park Chul-min

Park Chul-min

Han

Lee Jeong-ae

Lee Jeong-ae

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Evergreen (1961), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Yeong-shin and Dong-hyuk graduate from college with a cause. They plan to bring education and modernization to farmers living in the rural area of their hometown. When they arrive, the pair immediately get to work, Dong-hyuk builds a village hall and starts aiding the farmers while Yeong-shin tries to gather the children to form a school. However, the villagers at first resent and resist the pair. It is not until one child, Ok-bun, takes the initiative and and learns to read under Yeong-shin’s care that the villages trust the pair and allow their children to be taken from the fields and taught reading, writing and math.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Evergreen. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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