Mascara
마스카라
Synopsis
Buzz Salon which is run by Cho is known for its mysterious ambience. Gi-hyuk, one of Cho's best customers, falls for Hae-joo, a hostess at Buzz. Cho uses Hae-joo to kill gangsters who harass him with money he owes them. When Gi-hyuk discovers that Hae-joo is biologically male, he feels betrayed and becomes disillusioned. He leaves her for good. Hae-joo is able to get her transgender operation in return for the assassinations and goes in search of Gi-hyuk. She returns to Gi-hyuk, as a new person, calling herself Yoo-jung. She also begins to take revenge on the thugs who abused her in the past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Hoon
- Original Title
- 마스카라
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
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What is Mascara about?
Buzz Salon which is run by Cho is known for its mysterious ambience. Gi-hyuk, one of Cho's best customers, falls for Hae-joo, a hostess at Buzz. Cho uses Hae-joo to kill gangsters who harass him with money he owes them. When Gi-hyuk discovers that Hae-joo is biologically male, he feels betrayed and becomes disillusioned. He leaves her for good. Hae-joo is able to get her transgender operation in return for the assassinations and goes in search of Gi-hyuk. She returns to Gi-hyuk, as a new person, calling herself Yoo-jung. She also begins to take revenge on the thugs who abused her in the past.
Who directed Mascara?
Mascara was directed by Lee Hoon.
Who stars in Mascara?
The principal cast of Mascara includes Chang Du-yee, Ha Ji-na, Kim Se-yeong, Park Chan-wook.
When was Mascara released and how long is it?
Mascara was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.