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Mandala

  • 1981
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Mandala (1981)
Drama

A story that follows the lives and interactions of two Buddhist monks living in South Korea.A story that follows the lives and interactions of two Buddhist monks living in South Korea.A story that follows the lives and interactions of two Buddhist monks living in South Korea.

  • Director
    • Im Kwon-taek
  • Writers
    • Song-dong Kim
    • Sang-hyon Lee
    • Kil-han Song
  • Stars
    • Ahn Sung-ki
    • Jeon Moo-song
    • Michelle Lee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    403
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Im Kwon-taek
    • Writers
      • Song-dong Kim
      • Sang-hyon Lee
      • Kil-han Song
    • Stars
      • Ahn Sung-ki
      • Jeon Moo-song
      • Michelle Lee
    • 3User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Ahn Sung-ki
    Ahn Sung-ki
    • Pobun
    • (as Sung-kee Ahn)
    • …
    Jeon Moo-song
    • Jisan
    • (as Jeon Mu-song)
    • …
    Michelle Lee
    Michelle Lee
    • Yong Ju
    • (as Michelle Okkyung Lee)
    • …
    Bang Eun-hee
    Bang Eun-hee
    • Ok-sun…
    Jong-su Kim
    • Sookwan…
    Pang Hui
    • Shinichi…
    Yang-ha Yun
    • Yukiko…
    • Director
      • Im Kwon-taek
    • Writers
      • Song-dong Kim
      • Sang-hyon Lee
      • Kil-han Song
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    • Trivia
      The film is said to be a modern day version on the story of Wonhyo, A famous Korean monk who left the priesthood to be a lay teacher of the Dharma in the 7th Century.
    • Connections
      Featured in Century of Cinema: Gilwe-eui younghwa (1995)

    User reviews3

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    10/10

    One of the best movies I have seen as well!

    Such a beautiful poetical film! I watched it all over again straight after I'd finished it.. It made me reflect on what enlightenment means. Personally Jisan - one of the main characters, reminded me of Chogyam Trungpa, who was quite a controversial Tibetan Lama known in the USA. The film really reaches to the most important of the teachings, such as where should we look for the Buddha..each word spoken seems so precious...truly I couldn't recommend Mandala more..
    • cloudlight
    • Jan 29, 2018
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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1981 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • A Buddhist Ascetic Mandara
    • Production company
      • Hwa Chun Trading Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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