The Old Garden
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2007 · 1h 52m · Drama, Romance · South Korea · Rated 12 (FR)
So dark the hours we live, So bright the love we found.
Political activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.
Written & directed by
Im Sang-sooBased on the novel by
Hwang Sok-yong6.1Smart score
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authoritarian regimefather daughter reunionformer loversgwangju uprisingmemoriespolitical prisonerprison brutalityrelease from prisonsouth koreatold in flashback
Rating12 (FR)
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