Come, Come, Come Upward
6.7
Schoolgirl Sun Nyog suffers from pain and hardships, life and the world around her confuse the girl. Her father, a Buddhist monk, left them, the mother has totally neglected her daughter while her lover harasses the girl. One winter day Sun Nyog goes to the temple. She decides to study Buddhism and is ordained as a nun. In 1989 the film participated in the MIFF competition and won the Bronze St. George for Best Actress.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
17 people
Kang Soo-youn
Soon-nyeo
Known for
JUNG_E
Jin Yeong-mi
Jin-sung
Also in
The Land of Heaven
The Promenade
Yu In-chon
Hyun-jong
Known for
Wonderful Days
Han Ji-il
Park Hyun-woo
Also in
Adada
Gilsodom
Jeon Moo-song
Monk
Known for
The King: Eternal Monarch
The Guest
Yoon In-ja
Eun-seon
Also in
The Hand of Destiny
A Female Boss
Yoon Yang-ha
Also in
Mandala
The Surrogate Womb
Kim Se-jun
Student
Also in
White Valentine
White Badge
Ahn Byeong-kyeong
Driver Song
Known for
Chihwaseon
Choi Jong-won
Known for
Mr. Sunshine
D.P.
Sin Chung-sik
Known for
Hello, Schoolgirl
Kim Ae-kyung
Soon-nyeo's mother
Known for
The Art of Seduction
Im Kwon-taek Director · Han Seung-won Author Koo Joong-mo Cinematographer
First release March 3, 1989 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 아제 아제 바라아제
Production
Taehung Pictures
Production
South Korea
Produced in
Languages
Original title
아제 아제 바라아제
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
South Korea · March 3, 1989
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
August 19, 1996 · TV · Arte
Germany
August 19, 1996 · TV · Arte
More from Im Kwon-taek
Other films they directed, best known first.
Some details come from TheTVDB.