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A Petal

Original title: Ggotip
  • 1996
  • 1h 41m
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A Petal (1996)
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During the 1980 Gwangju massacre, a young girl witnesses her mother's death as soldiers kill protesters opposing the military regime. The film sparked public demand for truth, leading the go... Read allDuring the 1980 Gwangju massacre, a young girl witnesses her mother's death as soldiers kill protesters opposing the military regime. The film sparked public demand for truth, leading the government to open classified files on the tragedy.During the 1980 Gwangju massacre, a young girl witnesses her mother's death as soldiers kill protesters opposing the military regime. The film sparked public demand for truth, leading the government to open classified files on the tragedy.

  • Director
    • Jang Sun-woo
  • Writer
    • Yoon Choi
  • Stars
    • Lee Jung-hyun
    • Moon Sung-keun
    • Lee Yeong-ran
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    519
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    • Director
      • Jang Sun-woo
    • Writer
      • Yoon Choi
    • Stars
      • Lee Jung-hyun
      • Moon Sung-keun
      • Lee Yeong-ran
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Lee Jung-hyun
    Lee Jung-hyun
    • Girl
    Moon Sung-keun
    Moon Sung-keun
    • Jang
    Lee Yeong-ran
    • Mother
    Choo Sang-mi
    Myeong Gye-nam
    Myeong Gye-nam
    Huh Joon-ho
    Huh Joon-ho
    Sul Kyung-gu
    Sul Kyung-gu
    • Director
      • Jang Sun-woo
    • Writer
      • Yoon Choi
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    • Trivia
      Film debut of the future pop singer Lee Jung-hyun.
    • Connections
      Follows Buhwaleui nolae (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Petals
      Written by Shin Jung-Hyun

      Performed by Kim Choo-Ja & Lee Jung-Hwa

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1996 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • A Petal
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Пелюстка
    • Filming locations
      • Kwangju, South Korea
    • Production company
      • Miracin
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
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