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Once Upon a Time in Seoul

Once Upon a Time in Seoul

Original Title: 소년은 울지 않는다

20081h 38m
Drama

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Released

Release

2008

Runtime

1h 38m

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Storyline

1953, the Korean war has ended, but the fight for survival has just begun. Two 18 year old boys, Tae-ho and Jong-du, live in a camp for orphaned boys, which is more of a concentration camp where everyone suffers from hunger, inhumane treatment and unbearable work conditions. But these two have a dream of a better tomorrow. Tae-ho is the one with wits and brains and Jong-du is the tough street fighter. Together they scheme to steal US Army supplies and recruit other boys to grow their business. But when they start to take business away from the local gangsters, their fight fur survival turns into a war…

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Nov 6, 2008
Languages
Korean
Director
Bae Hyeong-jun
Production
Myung Films
Myung Films
MK Pictures
MK Pictures
Rascal Entertainment
Rascal Entertainment
OCN
OCN
KD Media
KD Media
Production Countries
South Korea

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