Heungbu and Nolbu
1967, Korean. Directed by Gang Tae-ung.
This film whose main characters are marionettes deals with the old Korean folktale "Heungbu and Nolbu." Greedy elder brother Nolbu kicks his good-natured brother Heungbu out of home and takes all the inheritance from their father. Poor but good man Heungbu one day cures a swallow's broken leg and frees it to fly away. Next year, the swallow comes to Heungbu's and gives him a gourd seed. He plants the seed and split it in fall. A huge amount of gold, silver and gems come out of the gourd, and he becomes rich over a night. Nolbu gets green with envy of him.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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- Released
- 30 July 1967
- Original title
- 흥부와 놀부
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Jo Jin-gu
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What Heungbu and Nolbu is based on
Heungbu and Nolbu is adapted from a novel.
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How long is Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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Which OTT platform is Heungbu and Nolbu on?
Heungbu and Nolbu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 1967. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heungbu and Nolbu?
If you liked Heungbu and Nolbu, try A Tooth Fairy Tale, The Little Prince, Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams.
Who directed Heungbu and Nolbu?
Heungbu and Nolbu (1967) was directed by Gang Tae-ung.
What is Heungbu and Nolbu based on?
Heungbu and Nolbu is adapted from a novel.