Also known as: Cruel History of Maljuk Street (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (Korean: 말죽거리 잔혹사; lit. 'Cruel History of Maljuk Street') is a 2004 South Korean action drama film. The background of the film is set in a high school in South Korea, 1978. One of the filming locations was the present neighborhood of Yangjae-dong, Seocho District, Seoul.
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Once Upon a Time in High School (말죽거리 잔혹사) — verified Korean film. Released 2004-01-16. Directed by Yoo Ha. 4 verified cast.
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Runtime (min): 116
Genre: teen film, martial arts film, drama film
Original language: Korean
Title: Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do
Year: 2004
Country: South Korean
Setting: high school in South Korea, 1978
Filming Location: Yangjae-dong, Seocho District, Seoul
Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (Korean: 말죽거리 잔혹사; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was Once Upon a Time in High School released?
Once Upon a Time in High School was released in 2004-01-16 (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in High School?
Cast includes Kwon Sang-woo, Han Ga-in, Lee Jeong-jin, Seo Dong-won (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed Once Upon a Time in High School?
Once Upon a Time in High School was directed by Yoo Ha (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's runtime (min)?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Runtime (min): 116 (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's genre?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Genre: teen film, martial arts film, drama film (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's original language?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's title?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Title: Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's year?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Year: 2004 (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's country?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's setting?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Setting: high school in South Korea, 1978 (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's filming location?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Filming Location: Yangjae-dong, Seocho District, Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's release date?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Release Date: 2004년 1월 16일 (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Once Upon a Time in High School's director?
Once Upon a Time in High School — Director: 유하 (verified via Wikidata Q7091876 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; Wikipedia Once Upon a Time in High School 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC; TMDB 49214 2026-09-06 16:21 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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