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Barefooted Youth 맨발의 청춘 (1964년 영화)

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Barefooted Youth (Korean: 맨발의 청춘) is a 1964 South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-duk. It is one of the best-known examples of the "adolescent film" genre that was popular in South Korea during the 1960s. In 1997, it was adapted as a television series starring Bae Yong-joon and Ko So-young.

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Barefooted Youth (맨발의 청춘 (1964년 영화)) — verified Korean film. Released 1964-02-29. Directed by Kim Ki-duk. 2 verified cast.

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• Genre: romance film, drama film
• Original language: Korean
• Title: Barefooted Youth
• Korean Title: 맨발의 청춘
• Year: 1964
• Director: Kim Ki-duk
• Country: South Korean
• Released: 1964

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• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 맨발의 청춘; KoreaAPI uses 맨발의 청춘 (1964년 영화) (chosen by source authority).

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Cast (2)

• Shin Seong-il
• Um Aing-ran

Director

• Kim Ki-duk

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