Peppermint Candy


2h 11m 1999

Brief Synopsis

In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent, however, when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks l

Film Details

Also Known As
Bakha Satang
Genre
Drama
Political
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK); Unikorea
Distribution Company
Swift Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 11m

Synopsis

In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent, however, when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.

Film Details

Also Known As
Bakha Satang
Genre
Drama
Political
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK); Unikorea
Distribution Company
Swift Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 11m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Special Jury Prize at 2000 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 2000

Released in United States on Video October 25, 2005

Released in United States October 1999

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States July 2000

Released in United States November 2000

Released in United States 2001

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Opening Film) October 14-23, 1999.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 5-15, 2000.

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 1-16, 2000.

Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 23 - April 8, 2001.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 2000

Released in United States on Video October 25, 2005

Released in United States October 1999 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Opening Film) October 14-23, 1999.)

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.)

Released in United States July 2000 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 5-15, 2000.)

Released in United States November 2000 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 1-16, 2000.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 23 - April 8, 2001.)