Also known as: Nanjangiga ssoaollin jageun gong, 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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A Small Ball Shot by a Midget (Korean: 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공; RR: Nanjangiga ssoaollin jageun gong) is a 1981 South Korean film by Lee Won-se based on the same-titled novel by Cho Se-hui. It is about a dwarf and his poor, but loving, family who are forced out of their house by a real estate agent.
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A Small Ball Shot by a Midget (난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공 (영화)) — verified Korean film. Released 1981-10-17. Directed by Lee Won-Se. 4 verified cast.
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Genre: drama film
Original language: Korean
Title: A Small Ball Shot by a Midget
Korean Title: 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공
Year: 1981
Country: South Korean
Director: Lee Won-se
Based On: novel by Cho Se-hui
Released: 1981
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Wikidata lists the Korean name as 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공; KoreaAPI uses 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공 (영화) (chosen by source authority).
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A Small Ball Shot by a Midget (Korean: 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공; RR: Nanjangiga ssoaollin jageun gong) is a 1981 South Korean film by Lee Won-se based on the same-titled novel by Cho Se-hui. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was A Small Ball Shot by a Midget released?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget was released in 1981-10-17 (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who stars in A Small Ball Shot by a Midget?
Cast includes Jeon Yang-ja, Ahn Sung-ki, Kim Churyeon, Geum Bo-ra (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed A Small Ball Shot by a Midget?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget was directed by Lee Won-Se (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's genre?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Genre: drama film (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's original language?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's title?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Title: A Small Ball Shot by a Midget (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's korean title?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Korean Title: 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공 (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's year?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Year: 1981 (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's country?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's director?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Director: Lee Won-se (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's based on?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Based On: novel by Cho Se-hui (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is A Small Ball Shot by a Midget's released?
A Small Ball Shot by a Midget — Released: 1981 (verified via Wikidata Q4659597 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC; Wikipedia A Small Ball Shot by a Midget 2026-09-06 05:31 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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