

A Petal
Original Title: “꽃잎”
“Standing on the threshold of your heart, she longs to be comforted…”
Overview
The story of a girl who experienced the Gwangju massacre at the age of 15, and its effect on her life in later years.
Top Cast

Lee Jung-hyun
Girl

Moon Sung-keun
Mr. Jang

Lee Young-ran
Mother

Sul Kyung-gu
Us

Chu Sang-mi
Us

Park Kwang-jung
Kim Sang-tae

Huh Joon-ho
Driver

Dong Bang-woo
Worker

Ahn Suk-hwan
Manager

Ryu Tae-ho
Merchant

Oh Ji-hye
Passenger

Park Choong-seon
Driver
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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