Peppermint Candy (2000)

A travel back in time to find a man's lost innocence.

Peppermint Candy (2000) poster

In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.

Director: Lee Chang-dong
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 131 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Jae-jin
Cinematography: Kim Hyung-koo
Editing: Kim Hyun
Production: East Film, Dream Venture Capital, NHK, UniKorea Pictures
Country: Japan, South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

suicide, martial law, reunion, friends, interrogation, student protest, gwangju uprising, democratization movement

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peppermint Candy about?
In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.
Who directed Peppermint Candy?
Peppermint Candy was directed by Lee Chang-dong.
Who stars in Peppermint Candy?
Peppermint Candy stars Sul Kyung-gu, Moon So-ri, Kim Yeo-jin, Suh Jung, Go Seo-hee, Kim In-kwon.
How long is Peppermint Candy?
Peppermint Candy has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is Peppermint Candy?
Peppermint Candy is a Drama film.
Where was Peppermint Candy produced?
Peppermint Candy was produced in Japan, South Korea.
What are the themes of Peppermint Candy?
The themes of Peppermint Candy include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.