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Poetry

2010, Drama, 2h 19m

72 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Poetry is an absorbing, poignant drama because it offers no easy answers to its complex central conflict. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

At the end of her life a woman searches for new meaning.

Genre: Drama
Original Language: Korean
Director: Lee Chang-dong
Producer: Lee Jun-dong
Writer: Lee Chang-dong
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 24, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $355.0K
Runtime: 2h 19m
Production Co: Painhauseupilreum

Cast & Crew

Yoon Jeong-hee

Yang Mija

Lee David

Jong-uk

Kim Hee-ra

M. Kang

Ahn Nae-sang

Gibeom's father

Kim Yong-taek

Kim Yong-taek

Lee Chang-dong

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