Chronicle of a Blood Merchant
2015, Korean. Directed by Ha Jung-woo.
There's nothing I won't do to support my family!
Set in a village right after the Korean War, poor but good-hearted Heo Sam-gwan sets out to win the most beautiful girl in the village, Heo Ok-ran, by selling his blood to earn money. Years later, the two are happily married with three children, but their family undergoes a crisis when Sam-gwan's eldest son doesn't resemble him and rumors spread about the boy's paternity.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Korean
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- Released
- 14 January 2015
- Original title
- 허삼관
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Ha Jung-woo, Kim Joo-ho
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What Chronicle of a Blood Merchant is based on
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant is based on Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (1995) by Yu Hua.
1995
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant
By Yu Hua
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How long is Chronicle of a Blood Merchant?
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
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Which OTT platform is Chronicle of a Blood Merchant on?
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chronicle of a Blood Merchant?
If you liked Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, try Crying Fist, Skin, Miracle: Letters to the President.
Who directed Chronicle of a Blood Merchant?
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) was directed by Ha Jung-woo and stars Ha Jung-woo, Ha Ji-won, Nam Da-reum.
What is Chronicle of a Blood Merchant based on?
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant is based on Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (1995) by Yu Hua.