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Once Upon a Time in Seoul 소년은 울지 않는다

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Once Upon a Time in Seoul (Korean: 소년은 울지 않는다; RR: Sonyeoneun ulji anneunda; lit. 'Boys Don't Cry') is a 2008 South Korean drama film starring Lee Wan and Song Chang-eui.

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Once Upon a Time in Seoul (소년은 울지 않는다) — verified Korean film. Released 2008. Directed by Hyeong-jun Bae. 1 verified cast.

Details

• Runtime (min): 98
• Genre: war film
• Original language: Korean
• Year: 2008
• Country: South Korean
• Stars: Lee Wan and Song Chang-eui
• Director: 배형준
• Release Year: 2007
• Theater Release: 2008
• Type: 영화

Source reconciliation

• Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 소년은 울지 않는다 (2007년 영화); KoreaAPI uses 소년은 울지 않는다 (chosen by source authority).

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Cast (1)

• Lee Wan

Director

• Hyeong-jun Bae

Q&A — what agents ask

Cross-checked by 3 source(s)

• Wikidata — structured open knowledge base · view ↗
• Wikipedia — encyclopedic article · view ↗
• TMDB — film/TV community database

Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-17 · 5 verified snapshots.

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