

What Happened to Mr. Cha?
2021-01-01 · 102 min · ★ 6.8
With the peak of his career long behind him, an actor clings to his past glory — until a sudden wake-up call forces him to face who he's become.
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- Directors
- Kim Dong-gyu
- Production companies
- about Film, Lotte Entertainment
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Cha In-pyoCha In-pyo
Jo Dal-hwanKim Ah-ram
Song Jae-ryongStaff
Ji Seung-hyunKang Do-cheol
Shin Ae-raAe-ra
Shin Shin-aeBok-soon
Ryu Seung-ryongSeung-ryong
Jo Han-joonPoliceman
Cho Sang-guMountain Climber (uncredited)
Park Young-kyuPrincipal (uncredited)
Kim Han-jongGas Corporation Staff
Chang Hang-junDirector Jang
Kwon Oh-joongOh-joong
Min Sung-wookRescue Team (uncredited)
Song Deok-hoStaff
Yoon Byung-heePhotographer
Choi Jung-eunJung-eun
Kim Yool-hoSurvey Team
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