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A Growing Business
A Growing Business
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A Growing Business

Original Title: 신장개업

1998
1h 40m
Comedy
Horror

Status

Released

Release

1998

Runtime

1h 40m

Storyline

A peaceful yet somewhat boring small town has everything the townspeople need: a beauty shop, a pharmacy, a convenience store, and a Chinese restaurant. 'Chung-Wha-Roo' is the only Chinese restaurant in town until a new Chinese restaurant by the name 'A-Bang-Goong' opens right across the street. At first, A-Bang-Goong seems less than enthusiastic about their business; the exterior of the restaurant resembles a warehouse without a signboard, and all the employees are grotesque and brusque, even lacking the willpower for decent service including delivery. Despite the fact they serve only two dishes on the menu, their incredible gourmet flavor quickly becomes the toast of the town. As A-Bang-Goong becomes a local and nationwide phenomenon,, WANG, the owner of Chung-Wha-Roo becomes desperate. WANG visits his rival's to taste the famous dishes. However, he falls faint after discovering a human finger in his food.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
May 1, 1998
Languages
Korean
Director
Kim Sung-hong
Kim Sung-hong
Production
HwangKiSung Films
HwangKiSung Films
Production Countries
South Korea

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Kim Seung-woo

Kim Seung-woo

Jin Hee-kyung

Jin Hee-kyung

Park Sang-myeon

Park Sang-myeon

Lee Beom-soo

Lee Beom-soo

Kim Chun-sik

Karaoke

Kim Se-jun

Kim Se-jun

Kim Young-ho

Kim Young-ho

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