The Rose That Swallowed Thorn
가시를 삼킨 장미
Synopsis
College girl Jang-mi, has trouble coping after her break up with with Kyu-sik. She suffers from the relationship with her emotionally distant father and falls for a mid-aged man she encounters on a train. This she abandons because he's married, and wanders aimlessly into being a prostitute. Kyu-sik's harsh judgment when he finds out, leads to her overdose on sleeping pills. This results in her stay in a mental hospital where she may fall in love again. But can her dreams of married bliss happen, considering her past?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chung Jin-woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hee-woo
- Original Title
- 가시를 삼킨 장미
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Woo-jin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chung Jin-woo
Lee Hee-woo
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Lee Hee-woo
Screenplay
Chung Jin-woo
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What is The Rose That Swallowed Thorn about?
College girl Jang-mi, has trouble coping after her break up with with Kyu-sik. She suffers from the relationship with her emotionally distant father and falls for a mid-aged man she encounters on a train. This she abandons because he's married, and wanders aimlessly into being a prostitute. Kyu-sik's harsh judgment when he finds out, leads to her overdose on sleeping pills. This results in her stay in a mental hospital where she may fall in love again. But can her dreams of married bliss happen, considering her past?
Who directed The Rose That Swallowed Thorn?
The Rose That Swallowed Thorn was directed by Chung Jin-woo.
Who stars in The Rose That Swallowed Thorn?
The principal cast of The Rose That Swallowed Thorn includes Shin Seong-il, Yu Ji-in, Han Jin-hee, Song Seung-hwan, Sunwoo Yong-nyeo.
When was The Rose That Swallowed Thorn released and how long is it?
The Rose That Swallowed Thorn was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.