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Applause

April 3, 1982 1h 40m

Originally released in 1982. Applause is a drama film. directed by Kim Eung-chun.

Starring Won Mi-kyung, Shin Gu, and Kim Ae-kyung

Synopsis

Na-young is a Korean-American college student. Staying with her uncle in Korea, Na-young is forced to learn Korean dances, Korean traditional songs, and sewing from her aunt. Unable to bear it any longer, Na-young leaves her uncle's home. In a music salon, she meets Hyung-rok and his band. Hyung-rok is a singer and a college student. Na-young learns of love and friendship from them. When the music salon is closed down, Hyung-rok and his band decide to enter the college song contest to reopen the salon. Despite old instruments and hunger, the band wins the contest with Na-young's help. Na-young learns of how precious her home country is through Hyung-rok and his band. She asks her uncle to build a fancy music salon. Leaving behind love and friendship, Na-young returns to America.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 3, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applause about?

Na-young is a Korean-American college student. Staying with her uncle in Korea, Na-young is forced to learn Korean dances, Korean traditional songs, and sewing from her aunt. Unable to bear it any ...

Who directed Applause?

Applause was directed by Kim Eung-chun.

How long is Applause?

Applause has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Applause released?

Applause was released on April 3, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Applause?

The main cast of Applause includes Won Mi-kyung, Shin Gu, Kim Ae-kyung, Mun Mi-bong, Bae Cheol-soo.