Movie: Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony

Top 8 Billed Cast

Lee Chang-dong
이창동

Self

Yoo Ah-in
유아인

Self

David Lee
이다윗

Self

Jeon Do-yeon
전도연

Self

Song Kang-ho
송강호

Self

Sul Kyung-gu
설경구

Self

Moon So-ri
문소리

Self

Moon Sung-keun
문성근

Self

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    A portrait of the South Korean screenwriter, director and producer Lee Chang-Dong through his work, this documentary provides a thematic analysis of his films, most of which have been selected for and received awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

  • Release Date

    2022-04-29

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    한국어/조선말
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