A Little Monk
2003 South Korean film
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A Little Monk (Korean: 동승; RR: Dongseung) 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]
Directed byJoo Kyung-jung
Written byHam Se-deok,
Joo Kyung-jung
Joo Kyung-jung
Produced byJi Yeon-suk
StarringKim Tae-jin
| A Little Monk | |
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Theatrical poster | |
| 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 |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Plot
Three monks—the abbot, a teen and a child—live in a secluded mountain temple. The child is unhappy there and longs for his mother to return for him. The teen cannot forget a pretty girl he meets and decides to leave, and the abbot takes care of them.
Cast
- Kim Tae-jin as little monk
- Kim Ye-ryeong as widow
- Kim Min-kyo as Jeong-shim
- O Yeong-su as temple master
- Jeon Moo-song as woodcutter
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |