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Lee Chang-Dong was born in 1954 in Daegu, which some consider the most right-wing city in South Korea. Lee is a former high-school teacher and an acclaimed novelist. He turned to cinema when he was over 40 years old. His debut film "Green Fish" (1997) brought immediate success and critical acclaim. "Peppermint Candy" (2000)... See full bio »

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April 1, 1954 in Daegu, South Korea

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29 wins & 13 nominations See more awards »

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Poetry

Oasis

Secret Sunshine

Secret Sunshine (2007)

Peppermint Candy

Peppermint Candy (1999)

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2010 Poetry

2007 Secret Sunshine

2002 Oasis

1999 Peppermint Candy (writer)

1997 Green Fish

1995 A Single Spark

1993 To the Starry Island (writer)

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Member of the jury at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2010. See more »

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