A Little Monk | |
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Directed by | Joo Kyung-jung |
Written by | Ham Se-deok, Joo Kyung-jung |
Produced by | Ji Yeon-suk |
Starring | Kim Tae-jin |
Edited by | Ko Im-pyo |
Distributed by | Spectrum Film Korea |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
A Little Monk (Korean: 동승; RR: Dong-seung) is a 2003 South Korean film helmed by first-time director Joo Kyung-jung.[1][2][3][4] It was chosen as one of the "10 Best Korean Films" in 2003 by the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.[5]
Three monks live in a quiet, secluded mountain temple. The little monk is unhappy living there and longs for his mother to return for him; the teenage monk cannot forget a pretty girl he once met and decides to leave the temple; and the old monk takes care of them.
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2002 | Shanghai International Film Festival | Golden Goblet Award for Best Screenplay | Joo Kyung-jung | Won |
2003 | Tiburon International Film Festival | Humanitarian Award: Best Children Film | A Little Monk | Won |
Asia Pacific Screen Awards[6] | Best Director | Joo Kyung-jung | Won |