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Come, Come, Come Upward

6.9 average rating
6.9
Korean / 134 MIN. / 1989

The Genres

The Synopsis

Schoolgirl Sun Nyog suffers from pain and hardships, life and the world around her confuse the girl. Her father, a Buddhist monk, left them, the mother has totally neglected her daughter while her lover harasses the girl. One winter day Sun Nyog goes to the temple. She decides to study Buddhism and is ordained as a nun. In 1989 the film participated in the MIFF competition and won the Bronze St. George for Best Actress.

The Cast

Kang Soo-younJin Yeong-miYu In-chonHan Ji-ilJeon Moo-songYoon In-jaYoon Yang-haKim Se-junAhn Byeong-kyeongChoi Jong-wonSin Chung-sikKim Ae-kyungKim Bok-heeLee Jeong-aeChung Mi-kyungCho Hak-jaGwon Il-jeong

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