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City of the Rising Sun

This is about two young men who want to find the meaning of their lives. Do Chul is a boxer who never wins a game. While trying to make some money, he gets involved with Hong-Gi, a small-time crook. They somehow make friends and hang around together, but their views toward life and the world are almost opposite. Do Chul despises Hong-Gi's blind materialism. Hong-Gi mocks Do Chul's obsession with good-for-nothing boxing career.

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Cast & Crew See All

Jung Woo-Sung
Do Chul
Lee Jung-jae
Hong-gi
Han Go-Eun
Mimi

Awards

  • 1999 - Korean Association of Film Critics Award - Best Actor - winner
  • 1999 - Grand Bell Award - Best Actor - nominated
  • 1999 - Blue Dragon Award - Best Actor - winner
  • 1999 - Baek Sang Film - Best Actor - nominated

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