The Jang Sun-woo Variations (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film

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Released in 2001, The Jang Sun-woo Variations is a documentary film directed by Tony Rayns, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. Divided into chapters, the documentary examines Jang's career and films from many different angles and includes the voices not only of those who have worked with Jang but also of numerous ordinary Koreans who have been affected by his work. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as Jang's idiosyncratic hairstyle and the controversy surrounding his previous feature Lies. The documentary tries to place Jang and his work in the widest possible social context, not only in the context of Korean cinema. At its heart is a series of remarkably candid and revealing interviews with Jang himself.

Who’s in it. The Jang Sun-woo Variations stars Jang Sun-woo as Himself, Byun Young-joo as Herself, Moon Sung-keun as Himself and Sang Hyun Lee as Himself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jang Sun-woo Variations page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Jang Sun-woo Variations (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jang Sun-woo Variations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Jang Sun-woo Variations?
The Jang Sun-woo Variations stars Jang Sun-woo, Byun Young-joo, Moon Sung-keun, Sang Hyun Lee and Park Joong-hoon.
When was The Jang Sun-woo Variations released?
The Jang Sun-woo Variations was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.