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What Happened to Mr. Cha?

What Happened to Mr. Cha?

20216.91h 42m

Overview

With the peak of his career long behind him, an actor clings to his past glory — until a sudden wake-up call forces him to face who he's become.

Directed by Kim Dong-gyu
Written by Kim Dong-gyu
Produced by Lee Jong-seok
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Top Cast

Cha In-pyo

Cha In-pyo

Cha In-pyo

Jo Dal-hwan

Jo Dal-hwan

Kim Ah-ram

Song Jae-ryong

Song Jae-ryong

Staff

Ji Seung-hyun

Ji Seung-hyun

Kang Do-cheol

Shin Ae-ra

Shin Ae-ra

Ae-ra

Shin Shin-ae

Shin Shin-ae

Bok-soon

Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Seung-ryong

Jo Han-joon

Jo Han-joon

Policeman

Cho Sang-gu

Cho Sang-gu

Mountain Climber (uncredited)

Park Young-kyu

Park Young-kyu

Principal (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

midlife crisismovie star

About What Happened to Mr. Cha?

What Happened to Mr. Cha? is a comedy film released in 2021 exploring themes of midlife crisis, movie star. Directed by Kim Dong-gyu, it stars Cha In-pyo, Jo Dal-hwan, Song Jae-ryong. With the peak of his career long behind him, an actor clings to his past glory — until a sudden wake-up call forces him to face who he's become.

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