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A Smile

20031h 36mPark Kyung-hee
IMDb 6.6

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This debut feature from female Korean director Park Kyung-hee tells the story of a photographer whose life is changed indelibly when she discovers she has a rare disease which causes tunnel vision and possible eventual blindness. Divided into four sections, it depicts the break-up of her relationship with her boyfriend, her problems with her old-fashioned family, her attempts to deal with her disease through her art and, finally, her desire to fly an airplane before she loses her sight entirely.

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What is A Smile (2003) about?

This debut feature from female Korean director Park Kyung-hee tells the story of a photographer whose life is changed indelibly when she discovers she has a rare disease which causes tunnel vision and possible eventual blindness. Divided into four sections, it depicts the break-up of her relationship with her boyfriend, her problems with her old-fashioned family, her attempts to deal with her…

Who stars in A Smile?

A Smile stars Chu Sang-mi (So-Jung), Cho Seong-ha (Flight instructor), Song Il-gon (Ji-Seok), Jin Kyung (Writer Ahn), Son Byung-ho (Chul). The film was directed by Park Kyung-hee.

How long is A Smile?

A Smile has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is A Smile worth watching?

A Smile holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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