Ho-jeong Yu, Min-sik Choi, Sung-kee Ahn

In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, an uncouth, self-taught painter explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

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77% liked it

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82% liked it

39 critics

Unrated, 1 hr. 57 min.

Directed by: Kwon-taek Im

Release Date: February 14, 2003

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DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004

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  • June 29, 2009
    Tough slog to get through.
  • December 15, 2008
    no thanks not my thing

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October 24, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Mr. Im's own aesthetic command is evident in the movie's wealth of beautiful, perfectly framed images of nature. full review

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