Gihwa (2015 Film)
Gihwa (Hangul: 기화) is a South Korean drama film released on February 26, 2015. The film was written and directed by Moon Jung-Yoon, with production led by Lee Hyung-Suk and cinematography by Park Kyung-Kyun. The feature has a runtime of 127 minutes.
Production
Principal photography for Gihwa commenced on August 21, 2013, and concluded on February 11, 2014.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast, including:
- Hong Hee-Yong as Hee-Yong
- Baek Seung-Chul as Seung-Chul
- Kim Hyun-Joon as Gi-Hwa
- Son Min-Ji as Yeon-So
Additional cast members include Ra Kyung-Duk (Byung-Chul), Jung Jae-Jin (homeless man), Sung Yeo-Jin (Gi-Hwa's mother), Jeong Seong-Wook (Yong-Pal), Sung Hong-Il (Myung-Sik), Lee Dong-Yong (Dong-Yong), Ok Joo-Ri (Mi-Ja), Lee Yoon-Sang (crewman), Lee Hyun-Woong (general affairs), and No Shi-Hong (bald man).
Reception and Festivals
The film was screened at the 10th Korean Film Festival in Paris, held from October 27 to November 3, 2015, as part of the festival's Landscape section.