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Release Year1991
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorJang Gil-su
WritersJang Gil-su
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSusanne Brink's Arirang
About Susanne Brink's Arirang
The life and experiences of Susanne Brink, an adult Korean adoptee from Sweden who suffered abuse and racism in her adoptive home and country.
Directed by Jang Gil-su, Susanne Brink's Arirang leans on a strong ensemble — Choi Jin-sil, Kim Yun-gyeong, Ahn Byeong-kyeong — 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 1991.
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