Storyline
Shortly after Korea gained independence from Japan (1945), North Koreans decide to extort civilians' property in the name of revolutionalizing its land and settle class struggles for proletariats. The film depicts an anti North-Korean concept, detailing the country's situation after the independence. South Korea's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1968.
Cast & Crew
Kim Jin-kyu
Park Hoon
Lead
Moon Hee
O-jak
Park Nou-sik
Do-sub
Jang Dong-hwi
Gae-teol
Jeong Min
Yong-je
Choi Bong
Choi
Yang Hoon
Yoon Ki-poong
Chang Hoon
Dangsonzo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yu Hyun-mok's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Descendants of Cain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
