Soil (1960)

During the 1930s, the oppression of Japanese rule was severe. Heo Seung who states that he was "born from soil, will live in soil, and die in soil," goes to live at Yun's house, a government official in Seoul. In Seoul, he attends college, and after graduating, he plans to go back to his hometown in Sannyeoul, but Yun persuades him to go to Japan and take the High Civil Service Examination, which he passes with flying colours. Although Heo Seung's lover, Yu Sun, waits for him in his hometown, he dismisses her and marries Yun's daughter, Jeong Seon. Although Jeong Seon wants Heo Seung to succeed and become a judge or public prosecutor and be rich, Heo Seung becomes a lawyer and does not live up to her expectations. Heo Seung, who had wanted to work in the agricultural sector in the first place, goes back to his hometown to help Han Gap who is now courting Yu Sun and the other villagers, who have been imprisoned after protesting against Japanese oppression. Displeased by her husband's choices, Jeong Seon has an affair with his friend, Kim Gap Jin, even while Heo Seung is helping to free the villagers. (Source: Korean Film Archive) Edit Translation

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