A Bittersweet Life (2005)
Korean neo-noir film directed by Kim Ji-woon
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 120 min
- Released
- 1 April 2005
- Language
- Korean
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
A Bittersweet Life has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). The Korean film released on 1 April 2005. It is directed by Kim Ji-woon and stars Lee Byung-hun, Hwang Jung-min and Oh Dal-su.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Kim Ji-woon
- Cinematography
- Kim Ji-yong
- Music
- Dalpalan
- Written by
- Kim Ji-woon
- Produced by
- Park Dong-hoon, Eugene Lee
- Production
- CJ ENM Films & Television
- Distribution
- CJ ENM Films & Television
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $7.6 million
- Filmed in
- South Korea
- Country
- South Korea
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 April 2005
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of A Bittersweet Life?
A Bittersweet Life has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.
When did A Bittersweet Life release?
A Bittersweet Life released on 1 April 2005.
Who directed A Bittersweet Life?
A Bittersweet Life is directed by Kim Ji-woon.
Who is in the cast of A Bittersweet Life?
The cast of A Bittersweet Life includes Lee Byung-hun, Hwang Jung-min, Oh Dal-su and Shin Min-a.
How much did A Bittersweet Life earn at the box office?
A Bittersweet Life grossed $7.6 million.
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