Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 달마가 동쪽으로 간 까닭은?
Also known as: Dalmaga dongjjogeuro gan kkadalgeun?, 達磨가 東쪽으로 간 까닭은? (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? (Korean: 달마가 동쪽으로 간 까닭은?; RR: Dalmaga dongjjogeuro gan kkadalgeun?) is a 1989 South Korean film written, produced and directed by Bae Yong-kyun, a professor at Dongguk University in Seoul. Known principally as a painter, Bae spent seven years making this film with one camera and editing it by hand. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.
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Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? (달마가 동쪽으로 간 까닭은?) — verified Korean film. Released 1989-01-01. Directed by Bae Yong-kyun.
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? released?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? was released in 1989-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East??
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? was directed by Bae Yong-kyun (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s runtime (min)?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Runtime (min): 123 (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s genre?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Genre: pritcha, drama film (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s original language?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s awards?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Awards: Golden Leopard (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s year?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Year: 1989 (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s country?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s director?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Director: Bae Yong-kyun (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s festival?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Festival: 1989 Cannes Film Festival (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s title?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Title: 달마가 동쪽으로 간 까닭은? (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?'s production?
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? — Production: 배용균프로덕션 (verified via Wikidata Q562534 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; Wikipedia Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC; TMDB 62637 2026-09-06 20:51 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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