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A Petal (1996)

"Standing on the threshold of your heart, she longs to be comforted…"

6.819961h 41mKO
Drama

Directed by Jang Sun-woo

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

KO

Release

April 5, 1996

Director

Jang Sun-woo

Overview

A young girl is caught up in the 1980 Gwangju massacre, where Korean soldiers killed hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters who opposed the country's takeover by the military the year before.

Cast

Lee Jung-hyun

Lee Jung-hyun

Girl

Moon Sung-keun

Moon Sung-keun

Mr. Jang

Lee Young-ran

Lee Young-ran

Mother

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Us

Chu Sang-mi

Chu Sang-mi

Us

Park Kwang-jung

Park Kwang-jung

Kim Sang-tae

Huh Joon-ho

Huh Joon-ho

Driver

Dong Bang-woo

Dong Bang-woo

Worker

Ahn Suk-hwan

Ahn Suk-hwan

Manager

Ryu Tae-ho

Ryu Tae-ho

Merchant

Oh Ji-hye

Oh Ji-hye

Passenger

Park Choong-seon

Park Choong-seon

Driver

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Petal (1996), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A young girl is caught up in the 1980 Gwangju massacre, where Korean soldiers killed hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters who opposed the country's takeover by the military the year before.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Petal. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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