취화선 (2002): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2002, 취화선 is a drama and historie film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. The struggles of an artist. Jang Seung-up (1843-1897), also called Owon, focusing on the years 1882 to 1897, when Korea was in political upheaval, caught between China and Japan, the conservative dynasty dying, and peasant revolt at hand. Jang, born poor, has genius; a merchant, Kim, becomes his patron, finding him a teacher. Jang must convince others that a commoner can have talent, then move beyond his ability to copy old masters and find his own style. He's bedeviled by a temper and alcohol, arguments with patrons as he seeks commissions, and relationships with kisaeng, particularly Mae-hyang, that start and stop. It's the life of a restless spirit producing great art.

Who’s in it. 취화선 stars Choi Min-sik as Jang Seung-up, Kim Yeo-jin as Jin-jong, Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Byung-moon and Yoo Ho-jeong as Mae-hyang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 취화선 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 취화선 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 취화선 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.