Directing

Jang Gil-su

Born May 28, 1955 (age 71)

No biography available.

Known For

The Silver Stallion Will Never ComeThe Silver Stallion Will Never Come · 1991
The Silver Stallion Will Never Come
3.51991
MovieDrama
Soldiers with the U.N. forces that entered Korea during the Korean War rape a village girl named Eon-rae. The villagers ostracize Eon-rae and her son. Unable to make a living, Eon-rae joins the brothel district that has been set up near the U.N. base on the other side of the river from the village. The war and the introduction of U.S. culture break down the social order of the village. After several village children have died, the villagers put the blame on the prostitutes. Eventually the villagers, unable to maintain the village, leave their homes one by one. Eon-rae and her son also leave
All That Falls Has WingsAll That Falls Has Wings · 1990
All That Falls Has Wings
5.51990
MovieDramaRomance
This youth melodrama tells the story of a law student from a small village in Korea, and the irresponsible girl with whom he falls in love. The girl leads a reckless life, working in bars in Itaewon, and in the U.S., while the law student follows her. Their relationship ends in tragedy with the man shooting the woman, and her confessing her true love before dying.
7 Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than a Lover7 Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than a Lover · 1996
7 Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than a Lover
4.51996
MovieComedy
Western AvenueWestern Avenue · 1993
Western Avenue
1993
MovieDrama
A second-generation Korean-American woman, Jisoo, leaves her medical studies to pursue acting in New York. After experiencing trauma and alienation in LA’s vibrant but harsh subcultures: including scenes involving drug use and body art; she returns to her immigrant family’s life near Western Avenue. Her return coincides with the Rodney King riots, forcing her to confront identity, belonging, and the fragile ties between her American experiences and her Korean heritage.
I Wish for What Is Forbidden to MeI Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me · 1994
I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me
7.51994
MovieDrama
A woman decides to take revenge for the violence she has witnessed towards other women. She chooses a movie star as her target because of his high profile and because he is adored by young women. She kidnaps him and holds him prisoner in her apartment.
The Crescent MoonThe Crescent Moon · 2005
The Crescent Moon
5.02005
MovieDrama
Directed by Jang Kil-soo, the film revolves around a boy and his younger sister, who live in poverty yet in a pure and innocent way. A boy named Nan-na lives with his grandmother in a remote village near the ocean. But when he turns four, his life gets tougher as he has a baby sister Ok-yi and all the affection he received starts going toward the baby. The free spirited boy, who behaved as he liked, now has to take care of his sister, and he has no choice but to start hating her and teasing her. But for Ok-yi, Nan-na is the best in the world.
Susanne Brink's ArirangSusanne Brink's Arirang · 1991
Susanne Brink's Arirang
7.21991
MovieDrama
The life and experiences of Susanne Brink, an adult Korean adoptee from Sweden who suffered abuse and racism in her adoptive home and country.
Paradise LostParadise Lost · 1998
Paradise Lost
8.01998
MovieRomanceDrama
A couple fall deeply in love. Unfortunately, they are both already married to other people. The resulting affair leads to the man losing his job. Both divorce their spouses, but while travelling together, they decide that the only way for them to be perfectly happy is for them to commit double suicide.

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