The Fake (Movie - 2013)

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  Yang Ik-june
  양익준
  As
  Kim Min-cheol
  (김민철)
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  Oh Jung-se
  오정세
  As
  Seong Cheol-woo
  (성철우)
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  Kwon Hae-hyo
  권해효
  As
  Choi Kyeong-seok
  (최경석)
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  Park Hee-bon
  박희본
  As
  Kim Yeong-seon
  (김영선)
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  Hwang Suk-jung
  황석정
  As
  Yeong-seon's mother
  (영선모)
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  Kim Jae-rok
  김재록
  As
  Chil-seong
  (칠성)

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  Korean movie of the week "The Fake"
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  The Fake
  2013/11/22, Source
  "The Fake" Genres: Animation and Thriller Running Time: 101 min. Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho Voices by Oh Jung-se, Yang Ik-june, Kwon Hae-hyo Synopsis: A rural village is determined to be submerged and its residents are compensated for relocation,...More

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  Korean movies opening today 2013/11/21 in Korea
  2013/11/21, Source
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  [HanCinema's Film News] New Korean Films Inbound...
  2013/11/16
  K-Films Coming Soon: ★★★★★ "The Fake": A lowly drunk in a rural village tries to expose the corruption of those in power during the villagers' relocation. (11/21) ★★★★ "Marriage Blue": An omnibus melodrama that follows four couples struggling with conflict as their wedding dates draw nearer. (11/21) ★★★★ "Youth Talk": Two young couples attempt to deal with the lemons life throws at their love (11/21). ★★ "House With A Good View - Voyeuristic Desire": A sexy melodrama about the extreme lengths some will go to win over their love interest. (11/20) ★★★★ "Precious Love": A touching story about the love that can be found at the bottom of a barrel. (11/21) ★★★ "Novel Meets Movie": A zany-looking drama by four directors that showcases some atypical characters and their stumblings around life. (11/21),...More

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  [HanCinema's Film Review] "The Fake"
  2013/11/08
  The attitude this film takes toward organized religion is about as cynical a one as possible. From the very beginning it's clearly indicated that the cult which has become the center of life in a town soon to be destroyed a dam project is a sham designed largely to extort money from desperate people. And yet when one man finally steps up to do something about it, his efforts are rebuffed at every turn. Mainly because this man, Min-Chul (voiced by Yang Ik-june), is impossibly vile and repulsive, provoking disgust not just from other characters but even from the audience,...More

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  Yang Ik-june and Park Hee-bon are awkward
  2013/11/05, Source
  Yang Ik-june mentioned his acquaintance with Park Hee-bon. He appeared at the production conference of the movie "The Fake" for voice acting. He said, "I don't think we get to become closer to the other actors and actresses with voice acting,...More

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  [Photos] Added new poster for the Korean movie 'The Fake'
  2013/10/14, Source
  Added new poster for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fake",...More

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  [Video] Trailer and new photos released for the Korean movie 'The Fake'
  2013/10/10, Source
  Trailer and new photos released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Fake",...More

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  [HanCinema's Film Talk] Class Warfare in "King of Pigs"
  2013/07/06
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  Upcoming Korean animated movie "The Fake"
  2013/05/24, Source
  Added the upcoming Korean animated movie "The Fake"'s page to HanCinema database,...More