

A Petal
1996-04-05 · 101 min · ★ 6.8
The story of a girl who experienced the Gwangju massacre at the age of 15, and its effect on her life in later years.
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- Directors
- Jang Sun-woo
- Production companies
- Miracin Korea
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lee Jung-hyunGirl
Moon Sung-keunMr. Jang
Lee Young-ranMother
Sul Kyung-guUs
Chu Sang-miUs
Park Kwang-jungKim Sang-tae
Huh Joon-hoDriver
Dong Bang-wooWorker
Ahn Suk-hwanManager
Ryu Tae-hoMerchant
Oh Ji-hyePassenger
Park Choong-seonDriver
Yoo Soon-chulWorker
Hong Seok-yeonWorker
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