description Pulgasari Overview
Pulgasari is a 1986 North Korean film co-produced with Japan and China, based on the Korean folklore of Bulgasari. The story unfolds during the Goryeo dynasty and centers around a blacksmith’s daughter who reactivates her father's monster to challenge the ruling class. The ensemble cast includes several prominent actors from the time period.
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info Pulgasari Specifications
| Country | North Korea |
| Year | 1985 |
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What is Pulgasari about?
Pulgasari is a 1986 monster film set during Korea's Goryeo dynasty. A blacksmith's daughter awakens a metal-eating creature that turns against the ruling class.
What folklore inspired Pulgasari?
The film is based on the Korean legend of Bulgasari, a creature that grows by eating metal. That idea drives the monster's role in the story.
Who directed Pulgasari?
Pulgasari was directed by Shin Sang-ok, a South Korean filmmaker who made the film while working in North Korea. Its production history is a major part of the movie's unusual reputation.
Is Pulgasari a traditional ghost story or a monster movie?
It is primarily a fantasy monster movie with horror elements and political themes. The creature's attacks are tied to the struggle between peasants and an oppressive ruling class.
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