A Petal

A Petal

Standing on the threshold of your heart, she longs to be comforted…

1996 · 101 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

The story of a girl who experienced the Gwangju massacre at the age of 15, and its effect on her life in later years.

Directed by Jang Sun-woo · Written by Choi Yoon

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