

Rosy Life
1994-08-06 · 94 min · ★ 6.7
A comic book store in Garibong-dong is run by a beautiful woman better known as Madam. This store stays open late into the night, thus attracting varied types of people such as gangsters and hustlers.
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- Directors
- Kim Hong-joon
- Production companies
- Taehung Pictures
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,707
Top Cast
Choi Myung-gilMadame
Choi Jae-sungDong-pal
Cha Kwang-sooKi-young
Lee Ji-hyoungEugene
Dong Bang-wooShooting Range Owner
Choi Jong-wonMr. Han
Choi Dong-joonAgency Executive
Chu BongManhwa Shop Owner
Park Yong-palWorker 1
Lee Seok-kuRunaway Boy's Father
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