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Bhiksuni

2017-04-28 · 70 min · Not rated

Drama · Documentary

A partially restored version of Director Im Kwon-taek's Bhiksuni, which was halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community. It contains the agony of a woman who has converted to Buddhism. The documentary, which is shown together with the partially restored version, contains the story of the production of Bhiksuni told by actress Kim Ji-mi, director Im Kwon-taek, cinematographer Jung Il-sung, and writer Song Gil-han.

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Directors
Im Kwon-taek
Production companies
Jeonju International Film Festival, Taehung Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

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Kim Ji-miKim Ji-miSu-gyeong / Self
Im Kwon-taekIm Kwon-taekSelf
Jung Il-sungJung Il-sungSelf
Song Gil-hanSong Gil-hanSelf
Lee Tae-wonLee Tae-wonSelf

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