

Once Upon a Time in High School
2004-01-15 · 116 min · ★ 7.3
A model student transfers to the notorious Jungmoon High School known for its severe corporal punishment by teachers and power struggles between school gangs.
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Production details
- Directors
- Yoo Ha
- Production companies
- CJ Entertainment, Sidus
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kwon Sang-wooHyeon-su
Lee Jung-jinWoo-shik
Han Ga-inEun-ju
Lee Jong-hyukCha Jong-hoon
Park Hyo-joonHam Jae-bok
Seo Dong-wonSeong-hun
Kim Dong-youngYoung Hyeon-su
Cho Jin-woongYasaengma Gang Member
Kim In-kwonJiksae
Baek Bong-kiCheetah
Ahn Nae-sangTeacher
Kim Beong-chounChoi Byeong-sam
Kwon Tae-wonEnglish Teacher
Cheon Ho-jinHyeon-su's Father
Jun Sung-aeJong-hoon's Mother
Park Soo-youngPolitics & Economics Teacher
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