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The Old Garden

2007-01-04 · 112 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Romance

Political activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.

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Directors
Im Sang-soo
Production companies
MBC, DCG Plus, Lotte Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ji Jin-heeJi Jin-heeOh Hyun-woo
Yum Jung-ahYum Jung-ahHan Yoon-hee
Kim Yu-riChoi Mi-kyeong
Yoon Hee-seokYoon Hee-seokJu Yeong-jak
Lee Eun-sungLee Eun-sungEun-gyeol
Youn Yuh-jungYoun Yuh-jungHyun-woo's Mother
Ban Hyo-jungBan Hyo-jungYoon-hee's Mother
Jo Sang-geonJo Sang-geonPrison Officer
Lee Seung-hunLee Seung-hunNam-su
Kim Sang-hoKim Sang-hoGun
Lee Su-miLee Su-miHye-soon
Lee Jae-guLee Jae-guPriest Choi
Myung Ro-jinMyung Ro-jinHyun-woo's brother
Shin Dong-ryeokShin Dong-ryeokDong-ryuk
Park Hyun-youngPark Hyun-youngHyun-young
Kwon Byung-gilKwon Byung-gilSecurity Manager of Prison
Kim Eung-sooKim Eung-sooEung-soo
Kim Byeong-okKim Byeong-okByung-ok
Jung Jin-gakJung Jin-gakPrison Guard in Charge of Visitation
Byun Shin-hoByun Shin-hoCrying Woman

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