Chihwaseon

Chihwaseon

The Life of Painter Jang Seung-up.

2002 · 120 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History

Jang Seung-eop, also known as "Chihwaseon," drinks and paints all day. Through Mae-hyang, he learns the meaning of fate, sees art beyond even the smallest things, and sets out for the path he seeks.

Directed by Im Kwon-taek · Written by Im Kwon-taek

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