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A dark tale of revenge. - Samaritan Girl
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Title: Samaritan Girl

Release Date: 5 Mar 2004

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: Drama

Director: Kim Ki Duk Film, Show East

Production Companies: Kim Ki Duk Film, Show East

Overview: Jae-Young is an amateur prostitute who sleeps with men while her best friend Yeo-Jin "manages" her, fixing dates, taking care of the money, and making sure the coast is clear. When Jae-Young falls in love with one of those men, she suppresses her feelings towards him in respect of her friend who's jealous.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.98 (228 votes)

Cast

  • Jae-yeong: Han Yeo-reum
  • Yeo-jin: Kwak Ji-min
  • Yeong-ki: Lee Eol
  • Ki-soo: Jeong In-gi
  • Salesman: Kwon Hyun-min
  • Music Man: Oh Young
  • Neat Man: Im Gyun-Ho
  • Lucky Man: Lee Jong-Gil
  • Discovery Man: Han Chang-hyun
  • Tough Man: Chong Yun-su
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