Mass starvation and social disorder is the norm in the wake of the Korean War. Hwa Su works as a gofer at a local theater but dreams of owning one day a theater of his own. As an adult, Hwa Su becomes a protege of powerful businessman Son Jong Rok and marries his niece thus becoming an heir to Son’s business. He takes over the Je-il Theater and re-names it Peace Theater. Achieving his childhood dream is the just the beginning for Hwa Su. He ventures into the world of filmmaking. Meanwhile, crime lord Lee Jeong Jae takes Yoo Ji Gwang under his wings and partners with Gwak Yeong Ju to build his own political clout. But when his ardent supporter Lee Gi Bung loses the vice presidential race, Jeong Jae becomes nervous. Hwa Su, now a man with immense wealth and underworld power approaches Jeong Jae and Ji Gwang to form an uneasy alliance and enter the world of rigged elections and corrupt politics. (Source: Letterboxd) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 충무로 돈키호테
- Also Known As: 충무로 돈키호테
- Director: Kim Jeong Yong
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
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