Fly High, Run Far

Fly High, Run Far

1991 · 146 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, History

In mid-19th Century Korea, the people of Joseon Dynasty embrace the new religion Donghak. After the founder is executed, Choi Si-hyeong becomes Donghak’s second-generation leader and successfully propagates the religion, but in doing so becomes the object of oppression by the royal court.

Directed by Im Kwon-taek · Written by Kim Yong-ok

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Lee Duck-hwa Hae-wol
Lee Hye-young Hae-wol's wife
Park Ji-hun Kang-soo
Kim Myung-gon Jun Bong-jun
Lee Seok-ku Pan-ok
Choi Dong-joon Gye-dong
Kim Kil-ho Su-woon
Kim Ki-joo Lee Pil-je
Gi Jeong-su Lee Moo-joong
Park Woong Jung Seok-hyun
Oh Young-hwa Kim
Han Young-su Shon Byeong-hee

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