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The Book of Fish

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When the scholar Jeong Yak-jeon was exiled to Heuksando Island during the Catholic Persecution of 1801, he decides to write a piscine encyclopedia.

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Pat Padua DCist The leads are consistently compelling in their historical buddy-movie arc and the lush monochrome cinematography bathes the drama in a romantic nostalgia. Jul 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member It's a good movie, gives you glimpse of the culture, satisfying to watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lee Joon-ik

Director

Sul Kyung-gu

Jeong Yakjeon

Byun Yo-han

Changdae

Lee Jeong-eun

Gageodaek

Do-hee

Bokrye

Cha Soon-bae

Pungheon
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Synopsis When the scholar Jeong Yak-jeon was exiled to Heuksando Island during the Catholic Persecution of 1801, he decides to write a piscine encyclopedia.
Director
Lee Joon-ik
Screenwriter
Kim Sae-gyeom
Production Co
Cineworld
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Korean
Runtime
2h 5m
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