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Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace

1h 29m1983Im Kwon-taek
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A beleaguered cabbie accompanies a mysterious and moody woman on an eventful journey across South Korea to find her long-lost lover.

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What is Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace (1983) about?

A beleaguered cabbie accompanies a mysterious and moody woman on an eventful journey across South Korea to find her long-lost lover.

Who stars in Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace?

Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace stars Na Young-hee (Hyeon-joo), Lee Yeong-ha (Sun-ho), Kim Ok-jin (Jeans), Choi Dong-joon (Long hair), Han Ji-il (Min-seob). The film was directed by Im Kwon-taek.

How long is Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace?

Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983.

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