The Slug
태어나길 잘했어
Synopsis
Chunhee, who is left alone after her parents died right after IMF crisis, has been living in her mother’s childhood house ever since then. She makes a living by peeling garlics, and saves some money for the treatment for hyperhidrosis. Everything was fine until she got struck by lightning. When she comes around and gets home, she encounters herself waiting for her, to be specific, her younger self.
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#BIFF2020 Korean Cinema Today Vision - The Slug / 한국영화의 오늘 비전 - 태어나길 잘했어
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-22
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Busan International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Choi Jin-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Choi Jin-young
- Original Title
- 태어나길 잘했어
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- GREEN NARAE MEDIA
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Choi Jin-young
Choi Jin-young
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Choi Jin-young
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Choi Jin-young
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What is The Slug about?
Chunhee, who is left alone after her parents died right after IMF crisis, has been living in her mother’s childhood house ever since then. She makes a living by peeling garlics, and saves some money for the treatment for hyperhidrosis. Everything was fine until she got struck by lightning. When she comes around and gets home, she encounters herself waiting for her, to be specific, her younger self.
Who directed The Slug?
The Slug was directed by Choi Jin-young.
Who stars in The Slug?
The principal cast of The Slug includes Kang Jin-ah, Park Hye-jin, Hong Sang-pyo, Byun Joong-hee, Kim Keum-soon.
When was The Slug released and how long is it?
The Slug was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.