Heung-boo: The Revolutionist
Seen it?2018 | 105 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes corsets, castles and court intrigue and people who like stories about real, flawed people. The costumes and settings are a feast on their own.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cho Keun-hyun
- Jung WooHeung-boo
- Kim Joo-hyukJo Hyuk
- Jung Jin-youngJo Hang-ri
- Jung Hae-inKing
- Kim Won-haeKim Eung-jib
- Jung Sang-hoonKim Sat-gat
- Jin GooNol-boo
- Chun Woo-heeSeon-chool
- Kwak Dong-yeonSheddong
- Song Wook-kyungCho Tak-soo