Ghost Sweepers (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ghost Sweepers is a 2012 adventure comedy directed by Shin Jung-won, starring Kang Ye-won as Chan-young, Kim Soo-ro and Kwak Do-won. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Shin Jung-won
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Next Entertainment World
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghost Sweepers About?
The premise of Ghost Sweepers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young journalist, Chan-young, is sent to investigate a village plagued by disturbing and terrifying incidents that have driven away local religious leaders. Upon arrival, she finds a unique team of heroes has gathered to combat the supernatural forces at play. The team consists of an exorcist, a monk, a clairvoyant, a tarot master, and an engineer, each with specialized abilities. Chan-young observes and documents their preparations for an intense battle against the village's evil presence.
Ghost Sweepers Cast & Characters
Kang Ye-won leads the cast as Chan-young, with Kim Soo-ro as Teacher Park and Kwak Do-won as Shim-in. Directed by Shin Jung-won; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shin Jung-won
- Kang Ye-won as Chan-young
- Kim Soo-ro as Teacher Park
- Kwak Do-won as Shim-in
- Lee Je-hoon as Suk-hyun
Also Starring in Ghost Sweepers
· 7 more- Yang Kyung-mo Wol-gwang
- Kim Yoon-hye Seung-hee
- Kim Tae-hun Ghost
- Lee Jun-hyeok Killer
- Lee Byung-joon Ko-san
- Lee Dong-jin Ho Sal-ryang Bodhisattva
- Go Seo-hee
More from Shin Jung-won
More films directed by Shin Jung-won: The Night of the Undead, Chaw and To Catch a Virgin Ghost.
Ghost Sweepers Plot Summary
What happens in Ghost Sweepers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The village of Uljinri has long endured a malign presence that casts a quiet, ominous shadow over daily life. Decades of trouble culminate in a wave of mysterious accidents and unexplained events that baffle the local authorities. In response, shamans from across the country gather to perform a grand ritual meant to confront the unseen force tormenting the area. Chan-young, a young newspaper reporter, Kang Ye-won is dispatched to cover the story and bear witness to a community on edge.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghost Sweepers, scene by scene
Ghost Sweepers Box Office
Ghost Sweepers grossed $5.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- International
- $5.9M
How Well Do You Know Ghost Sweepers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the village tormented by mysterious accidents and a malign presence?
Ghost Sweepers Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Fortune Tellers” and “점쟁이들”.
- Also known as
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- Fortune Tellers
- 점쟁이들
- 占卜师们
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Ghost Sweepers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ghost Sweepers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost Sweepers?
Ghost Sweepers runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Ghost Sweepers released?
Ghost Sweepers was released on October 3, 2012.
Who directed Ghost Sweepers?
Ghost Sweepers was directed by Shin Jung-won.
More films by Shin Jung-won Who is in the cast of Ghost Sweepers?
Ghost Sweepers stars Kang Ye-won as Chan-young, Kim Soo-ro as Teacher Park and Kwak Do-won as Shim-in, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Ghost Sweepers make at the box office?
Ghost Sweepers grossed $5.9 million worldwide.
Does Ghost Sweepers have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghost Sweepers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ghost Sweepers in?
The original language of Ghost Sweepers is Korean.
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