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The Man Who Paints Water Drops (2021): Cast & Box Office

The Man Who Paints Water Drops (2021) movie poster

The Man Who Paints Water Drops is a 2021 documentary directed by Oan Kim and Brigitte Bouillot, starring Kim Tschang-yeul. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes and earned $50,132 worldwide on a $70,000 budget.

worldwide gross
$50.1K
budget
$70K
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The Man Who Paints Water Drops (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Directors
Oan Kim and Brigitte Bouillot
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Korean
Budget
$70K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Paints Water Drops About?

The premise of The Man Who Paints Water Drops without spoilers.

This film portrays the life and work of the late Korean artist Kim Tschang-yeul, who dedicated his career to depicting water drops. Through a collaboration with his son, the film’s co-director, audiences gain insight into the artist's enigmatic world and the profound meaning behind his iconic motif. The water drops symbolize a reflection on the sad history of Korea and Asia, resonating through his lifelong artistic journey and the close bonds with his family.

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Cast & crew

The Man Who Paints Water Drops Cast

Kim Tschang-yeul stars in The Man Who Paints Water Drops. Directed by Oan Kim and Brigitte Bouillot.

Box office

The Man Who Paints Water Drops Box Office & Budget

The Man Who Paints Water Drops grossed $50,132 worldwide on a $70,000 budget, 72% of what it cost.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$50.1K

72% of its budget back

International
$50.1K
Budget
$70K
Videos

The Man Who Paints Water Drops Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Man Who Paints Water Drops.

Hot Docs 2021 Trailers: THE MAN WHO PAINTS WATER DROPS
Details

The Man Who Paints Water Drops Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “L'homme qui peint des gouttes d'eau” and “Mulbang-ul-eul geulineun namja”.

Also known as
  • L'homme qui peint des gouttes d'eau
  • Mulbang-ul-eul geulineun namja
  • 물방울을 그리는 남자

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FAQ

The Man Who Paints Water Drops FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Paints Water Drops, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Paints Water Drops?

The Man Who Paints Water Drops runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was The Man Who Paints Water Drops released?

The Man Who Paints Water Drops was released on April 29, 2021.

Who directed The Man Who Paints Water Drops?

The Man Who Paints Water Drops was directed by Oan Kim and Brigitte Bouillot.

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Paints Water Drops?

The Man Who Paints Water Drops stars Kim Tschang-yeul.

How much did The Man Who Paints Water Drops make at the box office?

The Man Who Paints Water Drops grossed $50,132 worldwide on a budget of $70,000.

Does The Man Who Paints Water Drops have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Paints Water Drops has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Paints Water Drops in?

The original language of The Man Who Paints Water Drops is Korean.

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