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Release Year1996
Runtime2h 28m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes1
DirectorKim Ho-sun
WritersKim Ho-sun
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsHenequen
About Henequen
This historical drama, set in 1905, depicts the difficult plight of Korean henequen field laborers in Mexico. The story follows the love between the daughter of an aristocratic family fallen on hard times, and the son of a butcher.
Directed by Kim Ho-sun, Henequen leans on a strong ensemble — Chang Mi-hee, Yim Sung-min, Kim Seong-su — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1996.
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