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Tale of Cinema
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Tale of Cinema

2005-05-27 · 89 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.

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Directors
Hong Sang-soo
Production companies
Jeonwonsa Film, ARTE France Cinéma, MVP Happinet, OCN, MK2 Productions
Countries
South Korea, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Sang-kyungKim Sang-kyungKim Dongsoo
Uhm Ji-wonUhm Ji-wonChoi Youngsil
Lee Ki-wooLee Ki-wooJun Sangwon
Son SookSon SookTheater Actress
Lee Kyung-jinLee Kyung-jinSangwon's Mother
Kim Myung-sooKim Myung-sooLee Hyungsoo
Cho Han-chulCho Han-chulSangwon's Older Brother
Choi Mu-sungChoi Mu-sungGyeongsang Province PD
Lee Seung-ahNurse
Kim Ji-inSister
Chu Eun-kyeongChu Eun-kyeongStreet Troupe
Min YoungMin YoungFemale Alumni 1
Han Gab-sooHan Gab-sooStreet Troupe
Kye Seong-yongAlumni
Kang Seung-minTtangttal
Hwang Taek-haHwang Taek-haAlumni

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