Fly High, Run Far (1991)
Overview
In mid-19th Century Korea, the people of Joseon Dynasty embrace the new religion Donghak. After the founder is executed, Choi Si-hyeong becomes Donghak’s second-generation leader and successfully propagates the religion, but in doing so becomes the object of oppression by the royal court.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ko |
| Popularity | 1.171 |
Directed By
Im Kwon-taek
Crew
Im Kwon-taek
Park Sun-duk
Jeong Il-seong
Shin Byung-ha
Do Yong-u
Cha Jung-nam
Kim Yong-ok
TOP CAST
Lee Duck-hwa
Hae-wol
Lee Hye-young
Hae-wol's wife
Park Ji-hun
Kang-soo
Kim Myung-gon
Jun Bong-jun
Lee Seok-ku
Pan-ok
Choi Dong-joon
Gye-dong
Kim Gil-ho
Su-woon
Kim Ki-joo
Lee Pil-je
Gi Jeong-su
Lee Moo-joong
Park Woong
Jung Seok-hyun
Oh Young-hwa
Kim
Han Young-su
Shon Byeong-hee
Lee Ki-young
Shon Cheon-min
Song Yong-tae
Eo Yun-jung
Choi Jong-won
Shon Hwa-joong
Son Ho-gyun
Kim Gae-nam
Kim Hak-cheol
Seo Hyun-soon
Kim Kyeong-ran
Pan-ok's Wife
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