Praise of Death

Praise of Death

Praise of Death

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Praise of Death

1991

2h 40m

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Drama

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Overview

The life and death of famous Korean singer, Yun Sim-deok in the 1920s.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

장미희

Yoon Sim-deok

장미희

Acting

임성민

Kim Woo-jin

임성민

Acting

이경영

Hong Nan-pa

이경영

Acting

김혜리

Yoon Seong-deok

김혜리

Acting

김성수

Lee Yong-moon

김성수

Acting

조선묵

Cho Myeong-hee

조선묵

Acting

조민기

Hong Hae-sung

조민기

Acting

강계식

Woo-jin's father

강계식

Acting

신충식

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