Chungchoonyechan (2014 Film)

Chungchoonyechan (Korean: 청춘예찬), also known by its English title Animal, is a South Korean film released on January 2, 2014. The film, which blends elements of drama and comedy, was directed by Choi Jong-Woon, who also served as the cinematographer and co-writer alongside Ahn Chang-Ho.

Promotional poster for the film Chungchoonyechan.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Sung Dong-Han and Yoo Young-Jae and distributed by Mountain Pictures. It has a total runtime of 121 minutes. The project reflects a collaborative effort in its creative direction, with Choi Jong-Woon taking on multiple roles in the production process.

Scene from the film Chungchoonyechan — A scene from the film Chungchoonyechan.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Kim Nam-Hee as Tae-Pyung
Kang Yu-Mi as Joo-Ri
Lee Dong-Hwi as Soo-Young
Choo Min-Young as Hae-Kyung
Lee Na-Ri as department head
Ko Eun-Chong as detective
Oh Hee-Joon as student taking private lessons
Jang Hee-Soo as patient 2
Jung Ae-Hwa as female singer's mom
Yang Dong-Tak as Ggoom ward official
Park Ji-Hong as trench coat man 2
Baek In-Kwon as room waiter
Jang Moon-Gyu as team leader
Kwak Jin as Assistant Manager Kwak