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A Petal
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A Petal

1996-04-05 · 101 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

The story of a girl who experienced the Gwangju massacre at the age of 15, and its effect on her life in later years.

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Directors
Jang Sun-woo
Production companies
Miracin Korea
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee Jung-hyunLee Jung-hyunGirl
Moon Sung-keunMoon Sung-keunMr. Jang
Lee Young-ranLee Young-ranMother
Sul Kyung-guSul Kyung-guUs
Chu Sang-miChu Sang-miUs
Park Kwang-jungPark Kwang-jungKim Sang-tae
Huh Joon-hoHuh Joon-hoDriver
Dong Bang-wooDong Bang-wooWorker
Ahn Suk-hwanAhn Suk-hwanManager
Ryu Tae-hoRyu Tae-hoMerchant
Oh Ji-hyeOh Ji-hyePassenger
Park Choong-seonPark Choong-seonDriver
Yoo Soon-chulYoo Soon-chulWorker
Hong Seok-yeonHong Seok-yeonWorker
Min Kyung-jinMin Kyung-jinWorker
Shim Kwang-jinPassenger
Lee Hye-gyeongBus

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