Piagol

Piagol

1955 · 107 min · ★ 5.8 · War, Drama

A group of communist guerillas encounter jealousy and rivalry among themselves because of the presence of the female compatriot while one of their members plots to desert their band.

Directed by Lee Kang-cheon · Written by Kim Jong-hwan

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