The Chrysanthemum and the Clown
삐에로와 국화
Synopsis
The spy Im Su-myung refuses to speak. Kang Sin-jung is the lawyer appointed for Su-myung's defense. Sin-jung's interest is peaked. Su-myung was the youngest son of a ruined landowner. When two of his brothers defect to North Korea, the police torment the remaining family. In order to find out the truth about communism, Su-myung goes to the North too, leaving behind his other brother to watch over their mother. In North Korea, the three brothers are persecuted for being members of the Communist Party in South Korea.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Soo-yong
- Screenplay & Story
- Song Gil-han
- Original Title
- 삐에로와 국화
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Tae Chang Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Soo-yong
Song Gil-han
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Kim Soo-yong
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What is The Chrysanthemum and the Clown about?
The spy Im Su-myung refuses to speak. Kang Sin-jung is the lawyer appointed for Su-myung's defense. Sin-jung's interest is peaked. Su-myung was the youngest son of a ruined landowner. When two of his brothers defect to North Korea, the police torment the remaining family. In order to find out the truth about communism, Su-myung goes to the North too, leaving behind his other brother to watch over their mother. In North Korea, the three brothers are persecuted for being members of the Communist Party in South Korea.
Who directed The Chrysanthemum and the Clown?
The Chrysanthemum and the Clown was directed by Kim Soo-yong.
Who stars in The Chrysanthemum and the Clown?
The principal cast of The Chrysanthemum and the Clown includes Shin Seong-il.
When was The Chrysanthemum and the Clown released and how long is it?
The Chrysanthemum and the Clown was released in 1982 with a total runtime of Unknown.