Painted Fire (2002)
The Life of Painter Jang Seung-up.
Genre : Drama, History
Runtime : 2H 0M
Director : Im Kwon-taek
Synopsis
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.
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