Tale of Cinema(2005)
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.
Movie: Tale of Cinema
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Kim Dongsoo
Choi Youngsil
Jun Sangwon
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Lee Hyungsoo
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