The Flower at the Equator
1983 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller
A suspense film with a hint of the classic Hitchcock film Rear Window, with its theme about the isolation of alienated people living in the city.
Directed by Bae Chang-ho · Written by Choi In-ho
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Ahn Sung-ki Na -
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Namkoong Won -
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