A Smile
미소
Synopsis
This debut feature from female Korean director Park Kyung-hee tells the story of a photographer whose life is changed indelibly when she discovers she has a rare disease which causes tunnel vision and possible eventual blindness. Divided into four sections, it depicts the break-up of her relationship with her boyfriend, her problems with her old-fashioned family, her attempts to deal with her disease through her art and, finally, her desire to fly an airplane before she loses her sight entirely.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Kyung-hee
- Screenplay & Story
- Park Kyung-hee
- Original Title
- 미소
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Kyung-hee
Park Kyung-hee
Yim Soon-rye
Department Leadership Roster
Park Kyung-hee
Writer
Park Kyung-hee
Director
Yim Soon-rye
Producer
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What is A Smile about?
This debut feature from female Korean director Park Kyung-hee tells the story of a photographer whose life is changed indelibly when she discovers she has a rare disease which causes tunnel vision and possible eventual blindness. Divided into four sections, it depicts the break-up of her relationship with her boyfriend, her problems with her old-fashioned family, her attempts to deal with her disease through her art and, finally, her desire to fly an airplane before she loses her sight entirely.
Who directed A Smile?
A Smile was directed by Park Kyung-hee.
Who stars in A Smile?
The principal cast of A Smile includes Chu Sang-mi, Cho Seong-ha, Song Il-gon, Jin Kyung, Son Byung-ho.
When was A Smile released and how long is it?
A Smile was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.