The Butterfly
나비
Synopsis
In a near future Korea, where an "oblivion virus" which causes memory loss has become the centre of a tourist industry aimed at those who wish to forget the past, Anna Kim, a German woman of Korean descent, seeks the virus in order to erase painful memories and, along the way, develops a close bond with her driver and her teenage guide.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moon Seung-wook
- Screenplay & Story
- Moon Seung-wook
- Original Score
- Jung Hoon-young
- Original Title
- 나비
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moon Seung-wook
Moon Seung-wook
Jung Hoon-young
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Moon Seung-wook
Director
Moon Seung-wook
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What is The Butterfly about?
In a near future Korea, where an "oblivion virus" which causes memory loss has become the centre of a tourist industry aimed at those who wish to forget the past, Anna Kim, a German woman of Korean descent, seeks the virus in order to erase painful memories and, along the way, develops a close bond with her driver and her teenage guide.
Who directed The Butterfly?
The Butterfly was directed by Moon Seung-wook.
Who stars in The Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Butterfly includes Kim Ho-jung, Kang Hye-jung, Jang Hyun-sung, Kim Jung-nan, Lee Gyeong-seon.
When was The Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Butterfly was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Butterfly was composed by Jung Hoon-young.