The Weight (2012): Cast
The Weight is a 2012 drama directed by Jeon Kyu-hwan, starring Cho Jae-hyun as Jung, Lee Jun-hyeok and Park Ji-a. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Jeon Kyu-hwan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Next Entertainment World
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Weight About?
The premise of The Weight without spoilers.
Jung is a mortician struggling with tuberculosis and arthritis, requiring constant medication. He finds solace and beauty in his work, considering the deceased as models for his paintings and companions in his solitary life. His unusual hobby stems from a difficult past: Jung was adopted and forced into servitude in his adoptive mother's dress shop. Complicating matters is his relationship with his adoptive brother, who harbors a desire to change his body. Burdened by pain and past trauma, Jung prepares a final, heartfelt gift for his brother.
The Weight Cast & Characters
Cho Jae-hyun leads the cast as Jung, with Lee Jun-hyeok and Park Ji-a as Dong-bae. Directed by Jeon Kyu-hwan; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeon Kyu-hwan
- Cho Jae-hyun as Jung
- Lee Jun-hyeok
- Park Ji-a as Dong-bae
- Kim Sung-min
Also Starring in The Weight
· 2 more- Yoo Seung-hyeon Yeo Bae-woo
- Yoon Dong-hwan
More from Jeon Kyu-hwan
More films directed by Jeon Kyu-hwan: Angry Painter and Dance Town.
The Weight Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “무게” and “重量”.
- Also known as
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- 무게
- 重量
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The Weight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Weight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Weight?
The Weight runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Weight released?
The Weight was released on August 30, 2012.
Who directed The Weight?
The Weight was directed by Jeon Kyu-hwan.
More films by Jeon Kyu-hwan Who is in the cast of The Weight?
The Weight stars Cho Jae-hyun as Jung, Lee Jun-hyeok and Park Ji-a as Dong-bae, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Weight have a post-credit scene?
No. The Weight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Weight in?
The original language of The Weight is Korean.
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