

The Old Garden
2007-01-04 · 112 min · ★ 6.4
Political activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.
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- Directors
- Im Sang-soo
- Production companies
- MBC, DCG Plus, Lotte Entertainment
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ji Jin-heeOh Hyun-woo
Yum Jung-ahHan Yoon-hee
Yoon Hee-seokJu Yeong-jak
Lee Eun-sungEun-gyeol
Youn Yuh-jungHyun-woo's Mother
Ban Hyo-jungYoon-hee's Mother
Park Hyun-youngHyun-young
Kim Eung-sooEung-soo
Kim Byeong-okByung-ok
Kim Sang-hoGun
Jo Sang-geonPrison Officer
Kwon Byung-gilSecurity Manager of Prison
Lee Jae-guPriest Choi
Shin Dong-ryeokDong-ryuk
Byun Shin-hoCrying Woman
Im Sang-yoonSinging Demonstration Student
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