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75% Critic Match
Peppermint Candy
“A travel back in time to find a man's lost innocence.”
7.5 / 10• 2000• 2h 11m•NR• Korean
Drama
Storyline
In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.
Cast & Crew
Sul Kyung-gu
Kim Yeong-ho
Lead
Moon So-ri
Yun Sun-im
Kim Yeo-jin
Hong-ja
Suh Jung
Miss Lee
Go Seo-hee
Kyeong-ah
Kim In-kwon
Sergeant Lee
Lee Dae-yeon
Detective Kang
Gong Hyung-jin
Detective Song
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lee Chang-dong's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Peppermint Candy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
