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Ha Jung-woo

Actor
The South Korean actor and director Ha Jung-woo, born Kim Sung-hoon, is one of the most distinguished and versatile filmmakers of his generation. He became known to international audiences for roles such as the charismatic con man in Park Chan-wook's award-winning thriller "The Handmaiden" (2016). His impressive filmography includes critically acclaimed works like the thriller "The Chaser" (2008) as well as commercial blockbusters such as "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds" (2017). He has received numerous awards for his performances, including the prestigious Baeksang Arts Award several times. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Ha Jung-woo is also active as a director.

Films

The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden

By Park Chan-wook

2016 | 145 min | Romance

THE HANDMAIDEN is a lavish thriller about desire and deception. A master thief falls for her target and everything is turned upside down.

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HomeSick

2015 | 98 min | Independent

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The Grass is Greener Everywhere Else

The Grass is Greener Everywhere Else

1989 | 78 min | Drama

Warsaw 1988: Jerzy wants to go to the West. His destination is America. But his money is only enough for Berlin for the time being. There he meets Ewa again, whom he met on his last day in Poland. The two become closer. They all take jobs and have little time for each other. Nevertheless, there are some moments of happiness, until Ewa disappears without leaving an address. "Everywhere is better where we are not" - the title is a Polish proverb found on the walls of houses in Warsaw in 1981 after ...

On The Edge

On The Edge

2013 | 91 min | Romance

Felix is on the edge. He has got just one thing on his mind: Valerie - his wife, who has recently left him. He returns to the place of their final break-up. Valerie's ex-lover Thomas is also here, but not for sentimental reasons. By chance the two men meet in a restaurant. By chance Felix discovers who he is facing. And then starts the inscrutable game.