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Chihwaseon

2002·Movie·120 min·7.0(66)

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
#artist#artists' life#painter#biography#joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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

Choi Min-sik

Jang Seung-up

Kim Yeo-jin

Kim Yeo-jin

Jin-hong

Ahn Sung-ki

Ahn Sung-ki

Kim Byung-moon

Yoo Ho-jeong

Yoo Ho-jeong

Mae-hyang

Son Ye-jin

Son Ye-jin

So-woon

Jeong Tae-woo

Jeong Tae-woo

Young Jang Seung-up

Park Cheol-min

Park Cheol-min

Butler

Kim Eung-soo

Kim Eung-soo

Cho Byeong-gab

Park Gil-su

Park Gil-su

Mr. Go

Kim Min-su

Kim Min-su

An Jeong-Sik

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Hwang Choon-ha

Pan-so

Ahn Byeong-kyeong

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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