Direction: Lee Yeong-u

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Lee Yeong-u. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


A Pair

1976 · Movie · 90 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Jeon Yeong-rok · Han Yu-jeong · Um Aing-ran

Synopsis A Pair (1976) follows the journey of two dedicated high school students who strive to honor their hardworking parents by excelling academically. While their parents toil diligently to provide for the family, the students are motivated to demonstrate their respect...

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The 49th Day After Death

1975 · Movie · 130 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Shin Sung-il · Kim Ji-mee · Choi Bool-am

Synopsis The 49th Day After Death (1975) follows the journey of Cheol-san and his nine companions as they bravely stand against Japanese colonial rule and later resist the communist takeover post-World War II. Tragically, their valiant efforts are misunderstood by U.S....

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Shaolin and Taegeukmun

1983 · Movie · 90 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Synopsis Shaolin and Taegeukmun (1983) follows a tale of vengeance and martial arts mastery. A ruthless tyrant, seeking dominance in the martial arts realm, eliminates his competitors in a brutal purge. Two decades pass before the offspring of one of the...

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Drunken Martial Arts

1981 · Movie · 82 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Gordon Liu · Chang Mi-hie

Synopsis Drunken Martial Arts (1981) follows the story of a formidable martial arts master who seizes power over ten different martial arts schools by defeating their leaders. However, the son of one of the vanquished masters discovers the hidden techniques of...

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Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Jin Yu-yeong · Yun Sun-hong · Bong Seung-hyeon · Park Am

Synopsis The Air Force Military Academy (1978) follows the journey of three young men from vastly different backgrounds who come together during their compulsory two-year military service. The story revolves around a wealthy heir, a young man from a humble rural...

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Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Choi Mu-ryong · Yun Jeong-hie · Choi Bool-am · Han Eun-jin

Synopsis What Happened That Night? (1971) follows a man who, after returning from military service, finds his wife distant and unapproachable. Unbeknownst to him, she has endured a traumatic experience of rape and has been diagnosed with leprosy. As he struggles...

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Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Jin Bong-jin

Synopsis A Valuable Buddhist Scripture (1979) follows the story of a venerable Buddhist monk leader who, knowing his end is near, faces the crucial task of selecting his successor. The finalists, three dedicated monks, engage in a fierce competition, each attempting...

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Dear Mother in Heaven

1981 · Movie · 101 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Kim In-mun · Yun-suk Jo · Choo Sok-Yang

Synopsis Dear Mother in Heaven (1981) tells the poignant tale of a young girl who, after losing her mother at the tender age of four, steps into a role far beyond her years. She becomes the caretaker of her blind father...

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On the Night Train

1979 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Lee Deok-hwa · Ha Myeong-jung · Lee Dong-jin

Synopsis On the Night Train (1979) follows the journey of two ambitious young men who, with lofty ideals and impractical expectations, embark on a voyage of self-discovery. As they traverse the landscape, they encounter the harsh realities of life, forcing them...

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Don't Cry, Mother

1972 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Hwang Jung-seun · Jin Nam

Synopsis Don't Cry, Mother (1972) follows the story of a young man who takes a substantial amount of money from his mother, a hardworking cleaning lady. His aspirations to become a musician are thwarted by failure, leaving him in a dire...

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War

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Lee Nak-hun · Tae Hyeon-shil · Jeong Sun-Yong

Synopsis Murdered with an Axe at Panmunjeom (1976) follows a journalist who swiftly travels to the tense border area of Panmunjeom right after a violent incident. The reporter documents the harsh realities of the event and tracks the reactions of the...

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Massacre at Panmunjeom

1978 · Movie · 90 min. · South Korea

War

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Lee Nak-hun · Tae Hyeon-shil · Kim Jin-kyu · Jeong Sun-Yong

Synopsis Massacre at Panmunjeom (1978) follows the narrative of a journalist who delves into the sequence of events that culminated in the notorious tragedy at Panmunjeom. Through meticulous investigation and reporting, the journalist unveils the critical moments and decisions that led...

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Sorrow Under the Heavens

1978 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Lee Sun-jae · Han Eun-jin · Yongnyeo Seonwoo · Jo Hui-Seon

Synopsis Sorrow Under the Heavens (1978) follows the story of a family torn apart by tragedy. After the passing of their mother, the eldest daughter is compelled to abandon her education and assume the role of caretaker for her disabled father....

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