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Lee Seong-gu
Born February 6, 1928 · Seoul, Korea
Died December 31, 2002 · aged 74
Lee Seong-gu was a South Korean film director and screenwriter active from the 1960s to the 1990s. He directed over 30 films, including The General's Mustache (1968) and A Fine, Windy Day (1980). Lee's films often explored social issues and human relationships, contributing to the evolution of South Korean cinema.
Known For
A Plateau · 1969A Plateau
1969
MovieRomanceDrama
A Young Look · 1960A Young Look
1960
Movie
College students Yang-su and Do-seop start a bottle-selling business with the help of their wealthy friend Shin-ja to support their struggling parents, but after falling into a love triangle and being scammed, Do-seop dies tragically, leaving Yang-su and Shin-ja to mourn and vow to rebuild their futures.
A Young Zelkova · 1968A Young Zelkova
★ 7.01968
MovieDramaRomance
Suk-hee's mother is remarried to a man who has a son a year senior than Suk-hee. The two don't get along well first, but soon they grow intimate. Suk-hee learns, though, that she needs to give up her love for her mother's happiness. One day she leaves her mother and her new family, and goes on her way to her hometown, where she sees a Zelkova tree.
As Time Passes, Love and Sorrow Will... · 1962As Time Passes, Love and Sorrow Will...
1962
MovieDrama
"As Time Passes, Love and Sorrow Will ..." - A woman give birth to a illegitimate child, she leaves her husband and disappear completely. The husband hire a nanny to foster the child. The nanny and the child become very close.
Seven People in the Cellar · 1969Seven People in the Cellar
★ 5.01969
MovieThriller
Father An is locked up in a basement by retreating North Korean soldiers while reconstructing his church ruined during the Korean War (1950-1953). The North Koreans hide in the basement with Father An and tries to escape the church by using him as a shield. Captain Choe Dong-ho of the South Korean Army has been chasing the remnants, but he cannot annihilate them because of the safety of Father An. However, thanks to the clever strategy of Captain Choe, the North Koreans are killed and Father An is safely saved.
When the Buckwheat Blooms · 1967When the Buckwheat Blooms
★ 5.01967
MovieDrama
Heo, an itinerary market dealer, had a short and passionate love with a girl called Bun when he was young and still cherishes that memory in his heart. One day, he happens to meet a young market dealer who is left-handed like him. While talking to him, he finds out that the man is actually his son.
The Sun and the Moon · 1967The Sun and the Moon
★ 5.01967
MovieDramaRomance
Summaries An architecture student and a daughter of a bank branch manager are in love with each other. The love cools down as she gets to know his family ancestors were butchers. He spends his life in obscurity cursing his destiny of being born as a child of butchers. One day his father tells him a moving story of himself, describing how he overcame the handicap of being a butcher and has built up his business to a success. Then, he realizes his stupidity, decides to forget her and harbor a hope in his mind.
The Obsessed · 1976The Obsessed
1976
MovieHorror
A newlywed couple’s relationship turns into a nightmare when they start to witness paranormal activity. A “spiritualist” is hired to investigate the strange phenomenon, and discovers a deep, dark secret within the marriage that’s bringing back a vengeful spirit. A South Korean remake released under the title Fury of Soul (영노) in 1976 of the 1975 Hong Kong movie The Possessed (靈魔). Many actors from the original movie also appear in the movie.
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