The Man Kyung Heo

The Man Kyung Heo

2026 · 82 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, History

This film tells the story of Zen Master Kyeong Heo Seongu who revives modern Korean Buddhism. He cares for a woman who is sick and tired of cold and hunger, but other monks misunderstand it.

Directed by Yoon Yong-jin · Written by Yoon Yong-jin

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