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Cruel Optimism

20261h 1mMovieDrama

The film observes the preparations for a solo exhibition by an artist nearing his mainstream debut. Rather than centering on one protagonist, it surveys figures at different positions in the art world: a gallery director, a curator, an undebuted artist, and an art student.

DirectorShin Mok-ya
WriterShin Mok-ya

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Cast · Directed by Shin Mok-ya

MHMoon Hye-in
Moon Hye-in
GJGo Jae-hyun
Go Jae-hyun
LJLee Joo-young
Lee Joo-young
JYJang Yo-hoon
Jang Yo-hoon
KMKim Min-sik
Kim Min-sik

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