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Wildflowers on the Battleground
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Wildflowers on the Battleground

1974-12-07 · 102 min · ★ 6.2

War · Drama

A look at the Korean War through the eyes of a mute boy who was kept as a mascot by a regiment of soldiers near the front lines.

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Directors
Lee Man-hee
Production companies
Korean Film Council
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shin Seong-ilShin Seong-il
Woo Yeon-jeongWoo Yeon-jeong
O Yu-gyeong
Lee Kyeong-huiLee Kyeong-hui
Kim Jung-hoonKim Jung-hoon

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