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What Happened to Mr. Cha?
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What Happened to Mr. Cha?

2021-01-01 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

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-pyoCha In-pyo
Jo Dal-hwanJo Dal-hwanKim Ah-ram
Song Jae-ryongSong Jae-ryongStaff
Ji Seung-hyunJi Seung-hyunKang Do-cheol
Shin Ae-raShin Ae-raAe-ra
Shin Shin-aeShin Shin-aeBok-soon
Ryu Seung-ryongRyu Seung-ryongSeung-ryong
Jo Han-joonJo Han-joonPoliceman
Cho Sang-guCho Sang-guMountain Climber (uncredited)
Park Young-kyuPark Young-kyuPrincipal (uncredited)
Kim Han-jongKim Han-jongGas Corporation Staff
Chang Hang-junChang Hang-junDirector Jang
Kwon Oh-joongKwon Oh-joongOh-joong
Min Sung-wookMin Sung-wookRescue Team (uncredited)
Song Deok-hoSong Deok-hoStaff
Yoon Byung-heeYoon Byung-heePhotographer
Choi Jung-eunChoi Jung-eunJung-eun
Kim Yool-hoKim Yool-hoSurvey Team
Jeong Hyeon-cheolJeong Hyeon-cheolInvestigation team

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