Also known as: 자신의 죽음을 기억하라, 너는 반드시 죽는다는 것을 기억하라 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Memento mori (Latin for "remember [that you have] to die") is an artistic symbol or trope acting as a reminder of the inevitability of death. The concept has its roots in the philosophers of classical antiquity and Christianity, and appeared in funerary art and architecture from the medieval period onwards. The most common motif is a skull, often accompanied by bones. Often, this alone is enough to evoke the trope, but other motifs include a coffin, hourglass, or wilting flowers to signify the impermanence of life.
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Memento Mori (여고괴담 두번째 이야기) — verified Korean film. Released 1999-12-24. Directed by Kim Tae-yong, Min Kyu-dong. 6 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 97
Genre: horror film, teen film, LGBTQ-related film
Original language: Korean
Meaning: remember [that you have] to die
Language: Latin
Category: artistic symbol or trope
Purpose: reminder of the inevitability of death
Common Motif: skull
Source reconciliation
Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 메멘토 모리; KoreaAPI uses 여고괴담 두번째 이야기 (chosen by source authority).
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Memento mori (Latin for "remember [that you have] to die") is an artistic symbol or trope acting as a reminder of the inevitability of death. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07, via KoreaAPI).
When was Memento Mori released?
Memento Mori was released in 1999-12-24 (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
Who stars in Memento Mori?
Cast includes Kim Gyu-ri, Park Ye-jin, Lee Young-jin, Gong Hyo-jin, Kim Jae-in, Baek Jong-hak (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
Who directed Memento Mori?
Memento Mori was directed by Kim Tae-yong, Min Kyu-dong (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's runtime (min)?
Memento Mori — Runtime (min): 97 (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's genre?
Memento Mori — Genre: horror film, teen film, LGBTQ-related film (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's original language?
Memento Mori — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's meaning?
Memento Mori — Meaning: remember [that you have] to die (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's language?
Memento Mori — Language: Latin (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's category?
Memento Mori — Category: artistic symbol or trope (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's purpose?
Memento Mori — Purpose: reminder of the inevitability of death (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is Memento Mori's common motif?
Memento Mori — Common Motif: skull (verified via Wikidata Q2505604 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; Wikipedia Memento mori 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC; TMDB 54111 2026-09-07 05:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
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