The Ugly Duckling (2012)
Overview
A man joins the national army as a soldier who does haircuts for other soldiers. However, he feels frustrated for being on miscellaneous duties rather than what he was conscripted for.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ko |
| Popularity | 0.041 |
Directed By
Kwak Kyung-taek
Crew
Shin Sang-yeul
Kwak Kyung-taek
Kwak Kyung-taek
Yang Jin-mo
Park Young-chan
TOP CAST
Kim Jun-ku
Nak-man
Oh Dal-su
Nak-man's Father
Jo Min-jun
Lieutenant
Jung Ye-jin
Hye-rim
Moon Won-ju
Monk in Training
Ko Yeong-il
General
Yang Jung-gyeong
Greeting Faction
Park Hye-seon
Staff Sergeant Kwon
Kim Han-jun
Private First Class Park
Kim Sung-ryung
Nak-man's Mother
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