

Chihwaseon
2002-05-10 · 120 min · ★ 7.0
Jang Seung-eop, also known as "Chihwaseon," drinks and paints all day. Through Mae-hyang, he learns the meaning of fate, sees art beyond even the smallest things, and sets out for the path he seeks.
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- Directors
- Im Kwon-taek
- Production companies
- Taehung Pictures, Cinema Service
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Choi Min-sikJang Seung-up
Kim Yeo-jinJin-hong
Ahn Sung-kiKim Byung-moon
Yoo Ho-jeongMae-hyang
Son Ye-jinSo-woon
Jeong Tae-wooYoung Jang Seung-up
Park Cheol-minButler
Kim Eung-sooCho Byeong-gab
Park Gil-suMr. Go
Kim Min-suAn Jeong-Sik
Ahn Byeong-kyeongPaeng Man-gwan
Lee Geum-juByeong-moon's Wife
Lee Jeong-heonSong-heon
Min Kyung-jinOwner of Jang Hwang-sa
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