Ongoing Smile
"A cinematic love letter to one of the world's most renowned festival gurus"
Originally released in 2013. Ongoing Smile is a documentary film. directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kim Dong-ho, Ahn Sung-ki, and Juliette Binoche
Synopsis
At the age of 74, many people retire themselves or go and spend the rest of their life in elderly’s house. But Kim Dong-Ho has made the decision to live like a young and energetic man until the end of his life. He gets up early around 4 am every morning. He does his exercise for an hour. Then he checks the news and respond to his emails. After that, he takes the bus to his work. He is currently working in a university of film and media, which he has launched himself two years ago. KIM is the same man whom established the largest Asian Film Festival when he was almost 60 years old. Now that he is 74 years old, he has just decided to make his first film as a director.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
0.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
South Korea
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Makhmalbaf Film House Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ongoing Smile about?
At the age of 74, many people retire themselves or go and spend the rest of their life in elderly’s house. But Kim Dong-Ho has made the decision to live like a young and energetic man until the e...
Who directed Ongoing Smile?
Ongoing Smile was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
How long is Ongoing Smile?
Ongoing Smile has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Ongoing Smile released?
Ongoing Smile was released on September 23, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ongoing Smile?
The main cast of Ongoing Smile includes Kim Dong-ho, Ahn Sung-ki, Juliette Binoche, Roger Garcia, Kang Soo-youn.