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Set in the Chosun Dynasty of the 19th Century, this is the story of Jang Seung-Up (AKA Oh-won), an orphaned, uneducated painter whose skill made him one of the most famous Asian painters despite his meager beginnings.
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Art/Foreign and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 57 min. |
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| Release Date: |
February 14th, 2003 (NY-Lincoln Center) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Film Threat, Darrin Keene
"...the power of images and symbols reveal not only a great artist, but also a pivotal era in Korean history." Full Review...
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Los Angeles Times, Manohla Dargis
"...vividly entertaining..." Full Review...
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New York Post, V.A. Musetto
"... a throwback to a now out-of-style era of filmmaking that many may find difficult to watch." Full Review...
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New York Times, A.O. Scott
"For viewers (like this one) not versed in Korean history, the movie's broader narrative currents may be hard to follow." Full Review...
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