Nostalgia

Nostalgia

Nostalgia

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Nostalgia

2011

1h 30m

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Overview

Yong-pil gives up his dream of becoming a singer after an accident at a village in Jeju-do. This film depicts the hilarious conflict among Yong-pil, Bbong-ttol, dancer Kim, and Samchuni who follow him and the routine lives of villagers.

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Directed by: O Muel
Written by: O Muel

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