A Bout in 30 Years (1971)
A warm and spirited South Korean comedy-drama from director Im Kwon-taek, where a decades-old rivalry between two friends flares up once more.
A Bout in 30 Years - Movie Information
- Original Title: 30년만의 대결
- Release Year: 1971
- Directed by: Im Kwon-taek
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 37m
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 27, 1971 (South Korea)
- Alternative Titles: The 30-Year Showdown (US)
- Production Countries: South Korea
A Bout in 30 Years - Plot
Best friends Dae-gyu and Dal-su fight over Ok-hi. When Ok-hui marries and goes to Seoul the fight ends. After many years, Ok-hi is widowed and brings her daughter Ji-hyang to her home village, and the fight between Dae-gyu and Dal-su begins again. Ok-hui borrows some money from Dal-su when she is short of money while building a reservoir for the village. Dal-su lends money on the condition that she marry him if she cannot pay him back until the ground-breaking ceremony. And Dal-su's wife leaves. As Ok-hui fails to return the money, she tries to run away with Dae-gyu, but they run into Min, Dal-su's son, who demands them to pay back his father's money. Finally Dae-gyu and Dal-su meet and have a fight, but at last Dal-su sends him to Ok-hi, and he is happy to do so.
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A Bout in 30 Years - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Im Kwon-taek
Main Cast
- Choi Mu-ryong
- Park Nou-sik
- Kim Ji-mi
- Kim Hee-ra
- Park Ji-yeong
- Yoon Yang-ha
- Choi Kil-ho
- Chu Seok-yang
- Lee Ye-min
Writers
- Song Jang-bae
Producers
- Lee Min-deok
A Bout in 30 Years - FAQs
What is A Bout in 30 Years about?
A Bout in 30 Years follows two lifelong friends, Dae-gyu and Dal-su, whose rivalry over a woman named Ok-hi resurfaces after decades. When Ok-hi returns to their village as a widow, old tensions and romantic competition reignite, leading to comedic and dramatic confrontations rooted in loyalty, love, and village life.
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Who directed A Bout in 30 Years?
A Bout in 30 Years was directed by Im Kwon-taek, one of South Korea's most prolific and celebrated filmmakers. Known for his vast output during the 1960s and 1970s, Im Kwon-taek later became internationally renowned for films such as Sopyonje and Chunhyang.
Who are the main actors in A Bout in 30 Years?
The film stars Choi Mu-ryong as Jang Dae-gyu and Park Nou-sik as Hwang Dal-su, the two rival friends at the center of the story. Kim Ji-mi plays Ok-hee, the woman they both pursue. The supporting cast includes Kim Hee-ra, Park Ji-yeong, Yoon Yang-ha, and Choi Kil-ho.
When was A Bout in 30 Years released?
A Bout in 30 Years was released on February 27, 1971, in South Korea. It is one of numerous films Im Kwon-taek directed during his highly productive early career period, when he was crafting a wide range of genre pictures for Korean audiences.
What genre is A Bout in 30 Years?
A Bout in 30 Years blends Drama, Romance, and Comedy. The film balances lighthearted rivalry and comedic village dynamics with genuine emotional stakes, as two old friends compete for the affection of a woman they have both loved since their youth.
How long is A Bout in 30 Years?
A Bout in 30 Years has a runtime of 97 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. The film moves at a brisk pace, weaving together comedic confrontations, romantic tension, and village drama within its compact running time.
What language is A Bout in 30 Years in?
A Bout in 30 Years is a Korean-language film. It was produced in South Korea in 1971 and spoken entirely in Korean, reflecting the rural village setting and the cultural dynamics of its characters. Viewers outside Korea will typically require subtitles to follow the story.
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