
Painted Fire(2002)
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.


Do Kum-bong

Heo Chang-kang

Choi Eun-hee

Han Eun-jin

Jeong Deuk-sun

Kim Sam-hwa

Jeon Young-ju
The Story of Sim Cheong is a fantasy, history, drama film released in 1962 exploring themes of folktale, joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Directed by Lee Hyeong-pyo, it stars Do Kum-bong, Heo Chang-kang, Choi Eun-hee. Based on the traditional story of a girl who makes her blind father see by donating 300 bags of rice to Bongwon Temple.
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