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Once Upon a Time in High School
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Once Upon a Time in High School

2004-01-15 · 116 min · ★ 7.3

Romance · Drama · Action

A model student transfers to the notorious Jungmoon High School known for its severe corporal punishment by teachers and power struggles between school gangs.

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Directors
Yoo Ha
Production companies
CJ Entertainment, Sidus
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kwon Sang-wooKwon Sang-wooHyeon-su
Lee Jung-jinLee Jung-jinWoo-shik
Han Ga-inHan Ga-inEun-ju
Lee Jong-hyukLee Jong-hyukCha Jong-hoon
Park Hyo-joonPark Hyo-joonHam Jae-bok
Seo Dong-wonSeo Dong-wonSeong-hun
Kim Dong-youngKim Dong-youngYoung Hyeon-su
Cho Jin-woongCho Jin-woongYasaengma Gang Member
Lee Gyu-hoYasaengma Gang Leader
Kim In-kwonKim In-kwonJiksae
Baek Bong-kiBaek Bong-kiCheetah
Ahn Nae-sangAhn Nae-sangTeacher
Kim Beong-chounKim Beong-chounChoi Byeong-sam
Kwon Tae-wonKwon Tae-wonEnglish Teacher
Cheon Ho-jinCheon Ho-jinHyeon-su's Father
Lee Hyeon-seokHyun-soo's Mother
Jun Sung-aeJun Sung-aeJong-hoon's Mother
Yang Han-seokP.E. Teacher
Park Soo-youngPark Soo-youngPolitics & Economics Teacher
Kim Bu-seonKim Bu-seonBoniface

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