Chihwaseon
“The Life of Painter Jang Seung-up.”
Jang Seung-eop, also known as "Chihwaseon," drinks and paints all day. Through Mae-hyang, he learns the meaning of fate, sees art beyond even the smallest things, and sets out for the path he seeks.
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About Chihwaseon
Chihwaseon is a 2002 Korean-language drama and history film directed by Im Kwon-taek. The cast is led by Choi Min-sik, Kim Yeo-jin, Ahn Sung-ki. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Chihwaseon was produced by Taehung Pictures and Cinema Service and made in South Korea. It was released on May 10, 2002.
- Director
- Im Kwon-taek
- Writers
- Im Kwon-taek, Kim Yong-ok
- Release date
- May 10, 2002
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Taehung Pictures, Cinema Service
Chihwaseon cast & crew
Chihwaseon was directed by Im Kwon-taek and written by Im Kwon-taek and Kim Yong-ok.
The cast features Choi Min-sik as Jang Seung-up, Kim Yeo-jin as Jin-hong, Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Byung-moon, Yoo Ho-jeong as Mae-hyang, Son Ye-jin as So-woon, and Jeong Tae-woo as Young Jang Seung-up.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jung Il-sung and it was produced by Lee Tae-won.
Is Chihwaseon worth watching?
Chihwaseon holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 66 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Chihwaseon is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Chihwaseon
Choi Min-sik
Jang Seung-up
Kim Yeo-jin
Jin-hong
Ahn Sung-ki
Kim Byung-moon
Yoo Ho-jeong
Mae-hyang
Son Ye-jin
So-woon
Jeong Tae-woo
Young Jang Seung-up
Park Cheol-min
Butler
Kim Eung-soo
Cho Byeong-gab
Park Gil-su
Mr. Go
Kim Min-su
An Jeong-Sik
Hwang Choon-ha
Pan-so
Ahn Byeong-kyeong
Paeng Man-gwan
Chihwaseon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chihwaseon in United States?
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▸What language is Chihwaseon in?
Chihwaseon is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chihwaseon?
Chihwaseon runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Chihwaseon rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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