Mandala
Mandala (1981) is a drama, directed by Im Kwon-taek. It stars Jeon Moo-song and Ahn Sung-ki. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Mandala Is About
Im Kwon-taek adapted this from Kim Seong-dong's novel, written by a man who had spent ten years as a monk. The paths of two Buddhist monks cross: one works from inside the rules and the other from outside them, and the film declines to say which of them is right. Enlightenment appears not as a peaceful destination but as something bound up with loneliness, self-denial and the wearing down of a person. Its unhurried rhythm and its habit of holding on a landscape are usually treated as the director's real emergence as an artist. Jeon Moo-song and Ahn Sung-ki lead, with cinematography by Jeong Il-seong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandala about?
Im Kwon-taek adapted this from Kim Seong-dong's novel, written by a man who had spent ten years as a monk. The paths of two Buddhist monks cross: one works from inside the rules and the other from outside them, and the film declines to say which of them is right.
Where can I watch Mandala?
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How long is Mandala?
Mandala runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).
When did Mandala come out?
Mandala was released in 1981.
Who directed Mandala?
Mandala was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Who stars in Mandala?
Mandala stars Jeon Moo-song, Ahn Sung-ki, Gi Jeong-su, Bang Hee.
What is Mandala's rating?
Mandala holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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