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Oasis
오아시스
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
2002•2h 13m•NR•★ 7.9
Drama / Romance
Synopsis
A socially awkward, impulsive ex-con just released from prison visits the family of the man he killed in a hit-and-run accident, forming an unlikely, deeply pure and transcendent romantic bond with the victim's adult daughter who suffers from severe cerebral palsy, despite the cruel incomprehension and disgust of their families and society. Lee Chang-dong's Venice Special Director and Best Young Actress (Moon So-ri) winning triumph.
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DirectorLee Chang-dong
WriterLee Chang-dong
CinematographyChoi Yeong-taek
MusicLee Jae-jin
Principal Cast
Sul Kyung-guHong Jong-du
Moon So-riHan Gong-ju
Ahn Nae-sangHong Jong-il
Ryoo Seung-wanHong Jong-sae
Son Byung-hoHan Sang-shik
Kim Jin-gooMrs. Hong
Chu Gwi-jeongJong-sae's Wife
Yoon Ga-hyunHan Sang-sik's Wife
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Runtime2h 13m (133 mins)
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DirectorLee Chang-dong
LanguagesKorean
CountryKR
StudioEast Film
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