Bhiksuni
비구니
Synopsis
A partially restored version of Director Im Kwon-taek's Bhiksuni, which was halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community. It contains the agony of a woman who has converted to Buddhism. The documentary, which is shown together with the partially restored version, contains the story of the production of Bhiksuni told by actress Kim Ji-mi, director Im Kwon-taek, cinematographer Jung Il-sung, and writer Song Gil-han.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Im Kwon-taek
- Screenplay & Story
- Song Gil-han
- Original Title
- 비구니
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Jeonju International Film Festival, Taehung Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Im Kwon-taek
Song Gil-han
Jung Il-sung
Park Hong-yeol, Park Jung-hun
Lee Tae-won
Department Leadership Roster
Im Kwon-taek
Director
Park Hong-yeol
Editor
Jung Il-sung
Director of Photography
Park Jung-hun
Editor
Song Gil-han
Writer
Lee Tae-won
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bhiksuni
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bhiksuni about?
A partially restored version of Director Im Kwon-taek's Bhiksuni, which was halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community. It contains the agony of a woman who has converted to Buddhism. The documentary, which is shown together with the partially restored version, contains the story of the production of Bhiksuni told by actress Kim Ji-mi, director Im Kwon-taek, cinematographer Jung Il-sung, and writer Song Gil-han.
Who directed Bhiksuni?
Bhiksuni was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Who stars in Bhiksuni?
The principal cast of Bhiksuni includes Kim Ji-mi, Im Kwon-taek, Jung Il-sung, Song Gil-han, Lee Tae-won.
When was Bhiksuni released and how long is it?
Bhiksuni was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.