Mandala
Mandala is a 1981 South Korean film about Buddhist monks in Korea. This is considered by many critics to be director Im Kwon-taek's breakthrough film as a cinematic artist.
Plot
The film follows the differing lives of two Buddhist monks in Korea. By following their lives and their interaction throughout the film, Im creates a contemplation of the nature of individualism, religious belief and enlightenment.
Cast
More details
author | Kim Song-dong Lee Sang-hyon Song Kil-han |
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director | Im Kwon-taek |
editor | Lee Do-won |
genre | drama |
keywords | buddhist monk religious belief |
musicBy | Kim Chong-gil |
producer | Park Chong-chan |
publisher | Hwa Chun Trading Company |
theme | south korean |