Painted Fire (2002)

The Life of Painter Jang Seung-up.

Painted Fire (2002) poster

In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

Director: Im Kwon-taek
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Young-dong Kim
Cinematography: Jung Il-sung
Editing: Park Sun-duk
Production: Taehung Pictures, Cinema Service
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

artist, artists' life, painter, biography, joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Painted Fire about?
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.
Who directed Painted Fire?
Painted Fire was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Who stars in Painted Fire?
Painted Fire stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Yeo-jin, Ahn Sung-ki, Yoo Ho-jeong, Son Ye-jin, Jeong Tae-woo.
How long is Painted Fire?
Painted Fire has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Painted Fire?
Painted Fire is a Drama, History film.
Where was Painted Fire produced?
Painted Fire was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Painted Fire?
The themes of Painted Fire include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.