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Searching for the Elephant
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Searching for the Elephant

2009-11-05 · 144 min · ★ 4.9

Romance · Drama

Friends since childhood, three young professionals struggle with their compulsions—schizophrenia, sex addiction, and infidelity.

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Directors
Jeong Seung-goo
Production companies
M-Line Distribution
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jang HyukJang HyukHyun-woo
Cho Dong-hyukCho Dong-hyukMin-seok
Lee Sang-wooLee Sang-wooJin-hyuk
Lee Min-jungLee Min-jungSoo-yeon
Hwang Woo-seul-hyeHwang Woo-seul-hyeMa-ri
Jang Ja-yeonJang Ja-yeonHye-mi
Jung In-giJung In-giDetective
Park Soo-jinPark Soo-jinJi-na
Yoon Sul-heeYoon Sul-heeGirl in uniform
Brian RheeLawyer
Kang Dong-gyunKang Dong-gyunSecurity Guard
Jo Su-HyunJo Su-HyunYoo-jin
Byun Hee-bongByun Hee-bongZoo official
Myeong-hee GoBartender
Han Ji-hyeongNurse Lee
Ji-hee InGirl in large room 1
Park Jin-wooPark Jin-wooDepartment chief
Baek Jong-minBaek Jong-minDong-won
Kim Ki-hoKim Ki-hoPhotographer
Lee Eun-sooYoung Hyeon-woo

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