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Chihwaseon

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Chihwaseon
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1hr 57min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
2002
Director:
Im Kwon-Taek
Distributor:
Kino
Starring:
Choi Min-Sik, Ahn Sung-ki, You Ho-Jeong  ...more
Synopsis: Renowned Korean director Im Kwon-Taek (Chunhyang) tells the story of legendary iconoclastic Chosun Dynasty artist Oh-won (Choi Min-Sik). With little reliable documentation of the artist's life, the director (along with co-writer Kim Young-Oak) used dramatic license to fill in the details of the man's life. Born a peasant named Jang Seung-ub in 1843, the artist used his talents to escape a life of poverty. A wealthy nobleman, Kim Byung-Moon (Ahn Sung-Ki), recognizes Jang's talent, and takes him in ... Full Synopsis
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Josh Ralske, AMG Review
Chihwaseon is a very pretty film, but it comes up a bit short on dramatic power and emotional resonance. Accomplished director Im Kwon-Taek has a keen visual sense, which is critical for this period film (set in the mid-19th century) about a painter. The production design and cinematography are splendid. The scenes of Jang Seung-ub (played by actor Choi Min-Sik, though the close-ups of painting were ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Choi Min-Sik
Jang Seung-Up (Oh-won), Jang Seung-Up (Ohwon)
Ahn Sung-ki
Kim Byung-Moon
You Ho-Jeong
Mae-Hyang
Kim Yun-jin
Jin-Hong
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