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“Actors are professionals who deal with people's emotions and their thoughts. So, working with this very intelligent, smart cast meant that sometimes I would only have to start speaking a word and these wonderful actors would immediately catch onto what I wanted them to portray, and how I wanted them to act.”

Quote by Park Chan-wook

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Park Chan-wook is a renowned South Korean film director, born on August 23, 1963. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns, making him a representative figure of the 'South Korean New Wave' in cinema. more

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