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Fly High, Run Far
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Fly High, Run Far

1991-09-21 · 146 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · History

In mid-19th Century Korea, the people of Joseon Dynasty embrace the new religion Donghak. After the founder is executed, Choi Si-hyeong becomes Donghak’s second-generation leader and successfully propagates the religion, but in doing so becomes the object of oppression by the royal court.

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Directors
Im Kwon-taek
Production companies
Chun-woo Movie
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee Duck-hwaLee Duck-hwaHae-wol
Lee Hye-youngLee Hye-youngHae-wol's wife
Park Ji-hunKang-soo
Kim Myung-gonKim Myung-gonJun Bong-jun
Lee Seok-kuLee Seok-kuPan-ok
Choi Dong-joonChoi Dong-joonGye-dong
Kim Kil-hoSu-woon
Kim Ki-jooLee Pil-je
Gi Jeong-suLee Moo-joong
Park WoongPark WoongJung Seok-hyun
Oh Young-hwaOh Young-hwaKim
Han Young-suShon Byeong-hee
Lee Ki-youngLee Ki-youngShon Cheon-min
Song Yong-taeSong Yong-taeEo Yun-jung
Choi Jong-wonChoi Jong-wonShon Hwa-joong
Son Ho-gyunSon Ho-gyunKim Gae-nam
Kim Hak-cheolKim Hak-cheolSeo Hyun-soon
Kim Kyeong-ranKim Kyeong-ranPan-ok's Wife
Kim Ki-beomKim Ki-beom

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