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City of the Rising Sun (1999): Cast

City of the Rising Sun (1999) movie poster

City of the Rising Sun is a 1999 crime drama directed by Kim Sung-soo, starring Park Sung-woong as Byeong-guk's Man, Lee Beom-soo and Kwon Tae-won. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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City of the Rising Sun (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Kim Sung-soo
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Korean
Studio
Sidus
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is City of the Rising Sun About?

The premise of City of the Rising Sun without spoilers.

Do‑chul is a down‑on‑his‑luck boxer who never wins a match. In a desperate bid to earn cash, he crosses paths with Hong‑ki, a petty criminal. Though their philosophies on life are starkly different, the two form an unlikely friendship and spend time together, each learning from the other's contrasting outlook.

City of the Rising Sun Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • friend
  • young man
  • boxer
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Cast & crew

City of the Rising Sun Cast & Characters

Park Sung-woong leads the cast as Byeong-guk's Man, with Lee Beom-soo as Byeong-guk and Kwon Tae-won as Man (uncredited). Directed by Kim Sung-soo; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kim Sung-soo

More films directed by Kim Sung-soo, best-rated first: 12.12: The Day, Genome Hazard, The Flu and Running Wild.

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Videos

City of the Rising Sun Trailers & Videos

The trailer of City of the Rising Sun.

1999 태양은 없다 (City of the Rising Sun) 예고편

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FAQ

City of the Rising Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of City of the Rising Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is City of the Rising Sun?

City of the Rising Sun runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was City of the Rising Sun released?

City of the Rising Sun was released on January 9, 1999.

Who directed City of the Rising Sun?

City of the Rising Sun was directed by Kim Sung-soo.

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Who is in the cast of City of the Rising Sun?

City of the Rising Sun stars Park Sung-woong as Byeong-guk's Man, Lee Beom-soo as Byeong-guk and Kwon Tae-won as Man (uncredited), among 12 credited actors.

Does City of the Rising Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. City of the Rising Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is City of the Rising Sun in?

The original language of City of the Rising Sun is Korean.

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