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Kuro Arirang

1989-07-01 · 107 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

The film depicts the story of four people working in a sewing factory in Guro Industrial Complex in Seoul and the problems they face.

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Production details

Directors
Park Chong-won
Production companies
Hwacheon Trading
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ok So-riOk So-riJong-mi
Lee Kyung-youngLee Kyung-youngHyun-sik
Yun Ye-ryeongMi-kyeong
Choi Min-sikChoi Min-sikJin-seok
Lee Ki-yeolLee Ki-yeolLee
Shin Eun-kyungShin Eun-kyungSook-hee
Lee Gwang-huiMan-bae
Kim Ui-sangJae-soo
Ko Yeong-ranSu-jung
An Jong-hwanReal Hyun-sik
Park Yong-palPark Yong-palOwner
Yoo Myeong-sunYoo Myeong-sunHyun-sik's mother
Park Kwang-jinFactory executive
Sin Dong-wukFactory executive
Jang Jeong-kukJang Jeong-kukDetective
Ra Kap-sungDetective

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