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Sa-kwa (Korean: 사과; lit. 'apple; apology') is the debut film of South Korean director Kang Yi-kwan. Premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival, although not released in South Korea until late 2008. This subtle, introspective drama of shifting moods—with acute observation of the dynamics of relationships.
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Sa-kwa (사과 (2008년 영화)) — verified Korean film. Released 2005-01-01. Directed by Kang Yi-Kwan. 3 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 118
Genre: romance film, drama film
Original language: Korean
Korean: 사과
Literal Translation: apple; apology
Type: debut film
Director: Kang Yi-kwan
Premiere Festival: 2005 Toronto International Film Festival
South Korea Release: late 2008
Released: 2008
Country: 대한민국
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Wikidata lists the Korean name as 사과; KoreaAPI uses 사과 (2008년 영화) (chosen by source authority).
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Sa-kwa (Korean: 사과; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02, via KoreaAPI).
When was Sa-kwa released?
Sa-kwa was released in 2005-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
Who stars in Sa-kwa?
Cast includes Moon So-ri, Kim Tae-woo, Lee Sun-kyun (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
Who directed Sa-kwa?
Sa-kwa was directed by Kang Yi-Kwan (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's runtime (min)?
Sa-kwa — Runtime (min): 118 (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's genre?
Sa-kwa — Genre: romance film, drama film (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's original language?
Sa-kwa — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's korean?
Sa-kwa — Korean: 사과 (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's literal translation?
Sa-kwa — Literal Translation: apple; apology (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's type?
Sa-kwa — Type: debut film (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's director?
Sa-kwa — Director: Kang Yi-kwan (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's premiere festival?
Sa-kwa — Premiere Festival: 2005 Toronto International Film Festival (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's south korea release?
Sa-kwa — South Korea Release: late 2008 (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's released?
Sa-kwa — Released: 2008 (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
What is Sa-kwa's country?
Sa-kwa — Country: 대한민국 (verified via Wikidata Q7395454 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC; Wikipedia Sa-kwa 2026-09-02 18:06 UTC, as of 2026-09-02).
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