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Mandala

  • 19811981
  • 1h 57m
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
334
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kwon-taek Im
  • Writers
    • Song-dong Kim(novel)
    • Sang-hyon Lee
    • Kil-han Song
  • Stars
    • Sung-Ki Ahn
    • Moo-Song Jeon
    • Jong-su Kim
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  • Director
    • Kwon-taek Im
  • Writers
    • Song-dong Kim(novel)
    • Sang-hyon Lee
    • Kil-han Song
  • Stars
    • Sung-Ki Ahn
    • Moo-Song Jeon
    • Jong-su Kim
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    • 3User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Sung-Ki Ahn
    Sung-Ki Ahn
    • Pobunas Pobun
    Moo-Song Jeon
    • Jisanas Jisan
    Jong-su Kim
    • Sookwanas Sookwan
    Michelle Okkyung Lee
    Michelle Okkyung Lee
    • Young Juas Young Ju
    • Director
      • Kwon-taek Im
    • Writers
      • Song-dong Kim(novel)
      • Sang-hyon Lee
      • Kil-han Song
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    Storyline

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    A story that follows the lives and interactions of two Buddhist monks living in South Korea.
    • belly button
    • suicide
    • rape
    • zen
    • monk
    • 5 more
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      • Drama
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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)

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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..
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    • Jan 30, 2018

    Details

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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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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