Chilsu and Mansu
They suddenly became famous!
1988 · 109 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Comedy
An aimless young man and his sign-painter friend draw a crowd when they climb to the top of a high-rise billboard.
Directed by Park Kwang-su · Written by Ji Sang-hak
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Ahn Sung-ki Park Man-su -
Park Joong-hoon Jang Chil-su -
Bae Jong-ok Ji-na -
Chang Hyeok -
Na Han-il - K Kim Ha-rim
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Park Yong-pal - R Ra Kap-sung
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Lee Seung-ho -
Lee Seok-ku - S Sin Dong-wuk
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