Peppermint Candy (2000): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Peppermint Candy
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000
Duration: 131 min
Cast: Sul Kyung-gu, Moon So-ri, Kim Yeo-jin, Suh Jung, Go Seo-hee

What Peppermint Candy Is About

The film opens on a man at his lowest, then travels backwards, showing him younger and less broken in every chapter. Lee Chang-dong's structure is not a trick but the argument itself: to understand how a person arrived here you have to start at the end, because told forwards each step would look excusable. Recent South Korean history sits behind all of it, particularly the residue of the military years, and the film feeds that into the man's job and his silences rather than delivering it as a lesson. The last chapter, chronologically the first, is the hardest to sit through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peppermint Candy about?

The film opens on a man at his lowest, then travels backwards, showing him younger and less broken in every chapter. Lee Chang-dong's structure is not a trick but the argument itself: to understand how a person arrived here you have to start at the end, because told forwards each step would look excusable.

Where can I watch Peppermint Candy?

Peppermint Candy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Metrograph, Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Peppermint Candy?

Peppermint Candy runs for 131 minutes (2h 11m).

When did Peppermint Candy come out?

Peppermint Candy was released in 2000.

Who directed Peppermint Candy?

Peppermint Candy was directed by Lee Chang-dong.

Who stars in Peppermint Candy?

Peppermint Candy stars Sul Kyung-gu, Moon So-ri, Kim Yeo-jin, Suh Jung.

What is Peppermint Candy's rating?

Peppermint Candy holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.