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Whale Hunting
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Whale Hunting

1984-03-31 · 112 min · ★ 7.3

Romance · Drama

A disillusioned student meets a eccentric beggar and a mute prostitute he falls in love with. Together, without money, they cross South Korea to help the girl go home.

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Directors
Bae Chang-ho
Production companies
Samyoung Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Su-cheolKim Su-cheolByeong-tae
Ahn Sung-kiAhn Sung-kiMin-woo
Lee Mi-sookLee Mi-sookChun-ja
Lee Dae-geunLee Dae-geunMob boss
Hwang KunHwang KunPimp
Nam Po-dongNam Po-dongPimp
Lee Hae-ryongLee Hae-ryongDetective
Ji Gye-sunChun-ja's mother
Kim Eun-seonMi-ran
Choe Jae-hoDriver
Nam Su-jungWoman
Park Yong-palPark Yong-palGuest
Choi Seong-kwanChoi Seong-kwanHead
An Jin-sooAn Jin-sooPolice
Kim Sin-myeongKim Sin-myeongRestaurant
Jang In-hanJang In-hanProfessor
Gwak GeonGwak GeonProfessor

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