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Green Fish 초록물고기

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Green Fish (Korean: 초록 물고기) is a 1997 South Korean neo-noir crime film. It was the first feature-length film directed by Lee Chang-dong, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Lee had previously been known as a novelist and high school teacher. The film stars Han Suk-kyu in one of his first major film roles.

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Green Fish (초록물고기) — verified Korean film. Released 1997-01-01. Directed by Lee Chang-dong. 4 verified cast.

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• Runtime (min): 111
• Genre: neo-noir
• Original language: Korean
• Korean Name: 초록 물고기
• Year: 1997
• Country: South Korean
• Director: Lee Chang-dong
• Star: Han Suk-kyu
• Release Date: 1997년 2월 7일
• Type: 데뷔 영화
• Production Company: 이스트필름

Cast (4)

• Han Suk-kyu
• Shim Hye-jin
• Moon Sung-keun
• Song Kang-ho

Director

• Lee Chang-dong

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