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The Whale Hunter (1984)

Original title: 고래사냥

1984-03-31 · 1h 52m · KO
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The shy Byung-tae has a crush on Mi-ran, a college student. He fails to win her over. Disheartened, Byung-tae runs away from home in search of something more. He wanders the streets when he meets and hangs out with Min-wu, a beggar. They walk around the city when they meet Chun-ja, a mute maiden, in the red district. With Min-wu's support, Byung-tae wants to help recover Chun-ja's voice and find her hometown. They rescue Chun-ja and head for her hometown.

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Bae Chang-hoDirectorChoi In-hoWriter

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Kim Su-cheolKim Su-cheolByeong-taeAhn Sung-kiAhn Sung-kiMin-wooLee Mi-sookLee Mi-sookChun-jaLee Dae-geunLee Dae-geunMob bossHwang KunHwang KunLee Hae-ryongLee Hae-ryong

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Based on novel or bookRoad movie

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Frequently asked questions about The Whale Hunter

What is The Whale Hunter about?

The shy Byung-tae has a crush on Mi-ran, a college student. He fails to win her over. Disheartened, Byung-tae runs away from home in search of something more. He wanders the streets when he meets and hangs out with Min-wu, a beggar. They walk around the city when they meet Chun-ja, a mute maiden, in the red district. With Min-wu's support, Byung-tae wants to help recover Chun-ja's voice and find her hometown. They rescue Chun-ja and head for her hometown.

How long is The Whale Hunter?

The Whale Hunter has a runtime of 112 minutes.