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Directed by Yim Pil-sung, Kim Jee-woon, Doomsday Book leans on a strong ensemble — Ryoo Seung-bum, Go Joon-hee, Park Hae-il — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 2012.
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Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swan", "The Rat Catcher", and "Poison."
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