The Old Garden
6.3
“So dark the hours we live, So bright the love we found.”
Political activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.
Cast
23 people
Ji Jin-hee
Oh Hyun-woo
Known for
Move to Heaven
Jewel in the Palace
Yum Jung-ah
Han Yoon-hee
Known for
A Tale of Two Sisters
The Mimic
Kim Yu-ri
Choi Mi-kyeong
Also in
Lovely Rivals
Animal
Yoon Hee-seok
Ju Yeong-jak
Known for
Secret Reunion
Lee Eun-sung
Eun-gyeol
Also in
Que Sera Sera
4 Horror Tales: Roommates
Youn Yuh-jung
Hyun-woo's Mother
Known for
BEEF
Sense8
Ban Hyo-jung
Yoon-hee's Mother
Known for
Hi Bye, Mama!
Oh My Venus
Jo Sang-geon
Prison Officer
Known for
The President's Last Bang
2009: Lost Memories
Lee Seung-hun
Nam-su
Known for
King and the Clown
The Guard Post
Kim Sang-ho
Gun
Known for
Kingdom
My Name
Lee Su-mi
Hye-soon
Known for
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Hospital Playlist
Lee Jae-gu
Priest Choi
Known for
No Mercy
A Millionaire's First Love
Im Sang-soo Director · Hwang Sok-yong Author Kim Hong-jip Composer
First release September 25, 2006 · Produced in South Korea · Production DCG Plus, Lotte Entertainment
Production
MBC
Production
DCG Plus
Production
Lotte Entertainment
Production
South Korea
Produced in
Languages
Original title
오래된 정원
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
Spain · September 25, 2006
Premiere · San Sebastián International Film Festival
South Korea · January 4, 2007
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
April 11, 2007 · Theatrical
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