Chihwaseon
취화선
“The Life of Painter Jang Seung-up.”
Synopsis
Jang Seung-eop, also known as "Chihwaseon," drinks and paints all day. Through Mae-hyang, he learns the meaning of fate, sees art beyond even the smallest things, and sets out for the path he seeks.
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CHIHWASEON Official Int'l Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-22
Top Cast
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Choi Min-sik
Jang Seung-up
Kim Yeo-jin
Jin-hong
Ahn Sung-ki
Kim Byung-moon
Yoo Ho-jeong
Mae-hyang
Son Ye-jin
So-woon
Jeong Tae-woo
Young Jang Seung-up
Park Cheol-min
Butler
Kim Eung-soo
Cho Byeong-gab
Park Gil-su
Mr. Go
Kim Min-su
An Jeong-Sik
Hwang Choon-ha
Pan-so
Ahn Byeong-kyeong
Paeng Man-gwan
Lee Geum-ju
Byeong-moon's Wife
Lee Jeong-heon
Song-heon
Min Kyung-jin
Owner of Jang Hwang-sa
Kwon Tae-won
Middleman
Hong Kyeong-yeon
Woman from Gwacheon
Ha Duk-sung
Person
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Im Kwon-taek
- Screenplay & Story
- Im Kwon-taek, Kim Yong-ok, Min Byung-sam
- Original Score
- Young-dong Kim
- Original Title
- 취화선
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Taehung Pictures, Cinema Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Im Kwon-taek
Im Kwon-taek, Kim Yong-ok, Min Byung-sam
Young-dong Kim
Jung Il-sung
Park Sun-duk
Lee Tae-won
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Tae-won
Producer
Im Kwon-taek
Director
Jung Il-sung
Director of Photography
Joo Byung-do
Production Design
Im Kwon-taek
Writer
Kim Yong-ok
Writer
Park Sun-duk
Editor
Lee Hye-ran
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chihwaseon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chihwaseon about?
Jang Seung-eop, also known as "Chihwaseon," drinks and paints all day. Through Mae-hyang, he learns the meaning of fate, sees art beyond even the smallest things, and sets out for the path he seeks.
Who directed Chihwaseon?
Chihwaseon was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Who stars in Chihwaseon?
The principal cast of Chihwaseon includes Choi Min-sik, Kim Yeo-jin, Ahn Sung-ki, Yoo Ho-jeong, Son Ye-jin.
When was Chihwaseon released and how long is it?
Chihwaseon was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Chihwaseon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chihwaseon was composed by Young-dong Kim.