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America Town

2018-12-06 · 93 min · ★ 5.0

Drama

Set in the 1980s in Gunsan, a US military camptown, 15-year-old Sangguk falls in love with a prostitute and has his first sexual experience. He witnesses the wounds and struggles of sex workers in this US military camp town.

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Directors
Jeon Soo-il
Production companies
Dongnyuk Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Dan-yulKim Dan-yulSang-guk
Leem Chae-youngLeem Chae-youngYoung-rim
Seo Gap-sukSeo Gap-suk
Ji Dae-hanJi Dae-han
Kim Hyun-sookKim Hyun-sook
Choi Gwang-deokSang-guk's Father
Jason CrootJason Croot
Kim Hyeong-seokKim Hyeong-seokPolice
Hyeon Eun-yeongHyeon Eun-yeongSenior woman

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