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The Ugly Duckling
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The Ugly Duckling

2012-08-30 · 96 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy

A man joins the national army as a soldier who does haircuts for other soldiers. However, he feels frustrated for being on miscellaneous duties rather than what he was conscripted for.

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Production details

Directors
Kwak Kyung-taek
Production companies
Trinity Pictures, Lotte Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Jun-kuNak-man
Oh Dal-suOh Dal-suNak-man's Father
Jo Min-junJo Min-junLieutenant
Jung Ye-jinHye-rim
Moon Won-juMoon Won-juMonk in Training
Ko Yeong-ilGeneral
Yang Joong-kyeongHR
Park Hye-seonStaff Sergeant Kwon
Kim Han-junPrivate First Class Park
Kim Sung-ryungKim Sung-ryungNak-man's Mother
Kim Jung-wooKim Jung-wooMilitary Police #2
Hwang Sung-joonHwang Sung-joonMilitary Cook
Shin Shin-aeShin Shin-aeNurse
Nam Ji-woongNam Ji-woongTorture specialist
Jo Hye-ryunJo Hye-ryunDoctor

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