Modern Boy

“What's Harder than Fighting Imperialism? Try Finding Lost Love.”

6.8

2008

2h 1m

WarRomanceDrama

During the Japanese occupation, a Korean modern boy, who wants to fit in with the Japanese, falls in love with a Korean freedom fighter.

Key Crew

Director

Jung Ji-woo

Producers

Kim Sang-geun

Kang Woo-suk

Kwak Sin-ae

Writers

Jung Ji-woo

Cinematography

Kim Tae-kyeong

Music

Lee Jae-jin

Cast (24)

Park Hae-il

Lee Hae-myung

Kim Hye-soo

Jo Nan-sil

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