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A Woman After a Killer Butterfly

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1978 · 1h 57m · Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance · South Korea · Rated 18 (KR)

A melodrama about a man who survives an attempted double suicide with a stranger while picnicking with friends. He goes on a cave expedition for a famous archaeologist where he discovers a skeleton several thousand years old. He meets the spirit of the skeleton in a dream, and then becomes romantically involved with the archeologist's daughter.

Directed by
Kim Ki-young
Written by
Lee Mun-woong
Starring
Namkoong Won, Kim Man, Kim Jung-chul, Kim Ja-ok
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6.0Smart score

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Rating18 (KR)

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