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Pawn

2020 · 113 min · Director: Kang Dae-gyu

Pawn (2020) is a comedy, directed by Kang Dae-gyu. It stars Sung Dong-il and Park Soi. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 8.3/10.

What Pawn Is About

Known in Korean as Dambo, Pawn is a family drama produced by Yoon Je-kyoon, in which two debt collectors effectively become guardians of a nine year old girl left behind as collateral by her undocumented immigrant mother. It opened on September 29, 2020, topped the Korean box office for two weeks, and finished as the eighth highest grossing Korean film of 2020, with 13.6 million dollars in revenue and 1.72 million admissions. Who it's for: fans of emotional Korean dramas where tough looking but warm hearted characters get pulled into an unexpected parenting story. Who it's not for: anyone wanting to avoid the emotional weight of immigration and debt as central themes.

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What is Pawn about?

Known in Korean as Dambo, Pawn is a family drama produced by Yoon Je-kyoon, in which two debt collectors effectively become guardians of a nine year old girl left behind as collateral by her undocumented immigrant mother. It opened on September 29, 2020, topped the Korean box office for two weeks, and finished as the eighth highest grossing Korean film of 2020, with 13.

Where can I watch Pawn?

Pawn isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Pawn?

Pawn runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).

When did Pawn come out?

Pawn was released in 2020.

Who directed Pawn?

Pawn was directed by Kang Dae-gyu.

Who stars in Pawn?

Pawn stars Sung Dong-il, Park Soi, Kim Hie-won, Ha Ji-won.

What is Pawn's rating?

Pawn holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 8.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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