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City of the Rising Sun 태양은 없다

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City of the Rising Sun (Korean: 태양은 없다; RR: Taeyangeun eopda) is a 1999 South Korean drama film directed by Kim Sung-su, starring Jung Woo-sung and Lee Jung-jae. It follows two friends, Hong-ki and Do-chul, in their mid-twenties struggling in life, set against the backdrop of late 1990s Korea. The film was released theatrically on January 9, 1999.

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City of the Rising Sun (태양은 없다) — verified Korean film. Released 1999-01-01. Directed by Kim Sung-su. 2 verified cast.

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• Genre: drama film, boxing film
• Original language: Korean
• Title: City of the Rising Sun
• Korean: 태양은 없다
• Year: 1999
• Director: Kim Sung-su
• Released: January 9, 1999

Cast (2)

• Jung Woo-sung
• Lee Jung-jae

Director

• Kim Sung-su

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