Peppermint Candy
박하사탕
“A travel back in time to find a man's lost innocence.”
Synopsis
In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-21
Top Cast
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Sul Kyung-gu
Kim Yeong-ho
Moon So-ri
Yun Sun-im
Kim Yeo-jin
Hong-ja
Suh Jung
Miss Lee
Go Seo-hee
Kyeong-ah
Kim In-kwon
Sergeant Lee
Lee Dae-yeon
Detective Kang
Gong Hyung-jin
Detective Song
Kim Kyung-ik
Park Myung-sik
Park Se-bum
Shin Kwang-man
Jeong Woo-hyuk
Corporal Park
Yoo Yeon-soo
Detective Lee
Son Young-soon
Hong-ja's Mother
Lee Jin-seong
Student
Park Ji-yeong
Female Student
Kim Joo-bok
Man 1
Kwon Yeong-gook
Man 2
Choi Yeon-sik
Man 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pusan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Chang-dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Chang-dong
- Original Score
- Lee Jae-jin
- Original Title
- 박하사탕
- Country of Origin
- Japan, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- East Film, Dream Venture Capital, NHK, UniKorea Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong
Lee Jae-jin
Kim Hyung-koo
Kim Hyun
Jeon Jae-young, Dong Bang-woo, Jeon Yang-jun
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Chang-dong
Director
Lee Chang-dong
Writer
Kim Hyung-koo
Director of Photography
Park Elhen
Production Design
Lee Jae-jin
Original Music Composer
Jeon Jae-young
Producer
Kim Hyun
Editor
Jeon Yang-jun
Producer
Cha Sun-young
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peppermint Candy
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What is Peppermint Candy about?
In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.
Who directed Peppermint Candy?
Peppermint Candy was directed by Lee Chang-dong.
Who stars in Peppermint Candy?
The principal cast of Peppermint Candy includes Sul Kyung-gu, Moon So-ri, Kim Yeo-jin, Suh Jung, Go Seo-hee.
When was Peppermint Candy released and how long is it?
Peppermint Candy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Peppermint Candy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peppermint Candy was composed by Lee Jae-jin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Peppermint Candy?
Peppermint Candy holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).