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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes1
DirectorUm Jong-sun
WritersUm Jong-sun
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Street Named 588
About The Street Named 588
After re-turning from the Vietnam War, Kim finds his neighborhood has gone downhill. His wife commits suicide and Kim becomes the target of an aggressive prostitute who sees him as her only chance at salvation.
Directed by Um Jong-sun, The Street Named 588 leans on a strong ensemble — Lim Dong-jin, Kang Ju-hui, Oh Mi-yeon — 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 drama titles of 1982.
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