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Release Year2015
Runtime0h 19m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorPark Cheon-ho
WritersPark Cheon-ho
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsWhy is He absent?
About Why is He absent?
On the autumn days when the SAT is close, Jaejun, the No. 1 school of all time, often misses school. Hyuna couldn't always beat Jaejun because of his school grades. I can't get my dog anyway. Hyuna makes a second pledge to follow.
Directed by Park Cheon-ho, Why is He absent? leans on a strong ensemble — Lee Siu, Park Cheon-ho — 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 2015.
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