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Secret Sunshine
밀양
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
2007•2h 22m•NR•★ 7.7
Drama
Synopsis
A widowed piano teacher moves with her young son to her deceased husband's hometown of Miryang to start fresh, only to face an unspeakable tragedy that sends her into a harrowing spiritual crisis of faith, grief, and forgiveness. Jeon Do-yeon won Best Actress at Cannes for her shattering performance.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorLee Chang-dong
WriterLee Chang-dong
CinematographyCho Yong-kyu
MusicChristian Basso
Principal Cast
Jeon Do-yeonLee Shin-ae
Song Kang-hoKim Jong-chan
Jo Young-jinPark Do-seop
Kim Young-jaeLee Min-ki
Park Myung-shinFemale Missionary
Cha Mi-kyungBoutique Owner
Oh Man-seokPastor
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Seon Jeong-yeopJunTechnical Specifications
Runtime2h 22m (142 mins)
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DirectorLee Chang-dong
LanguagesKorean
CountryKR
StudioPine House Film • Cinema Service
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