''The Soul-Mate'' (also known as ''Wonderful Ghost'') is a 2018 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Jo Won-hee. The film stars

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, Kim Young-kwang and

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. It was released on September 26, 2018.

Plot summary

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instructor named Jang-su, thinks only about taking care of his daughter after losing his wife. But his life suddenly turns upside down when he becomes haunted by a soul named Tae-jin, an over-enthusiastic police officer who gets into a coma during a case investigation. Tae-jin, who can't stand injustice constantly convinces Jang-su to help him investigate his unsolved case where they embark on a dangerous journey.

Cast

as Jang-su * Kim Young-kwang as Tae-jin *

as Hyeon-ji * Choi Gwi-hwa as Jong-sik *

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as Police inspector Yang *Choi Yoo-ri as Do-kyung, Jang-su's daughter *Bae Jung-hwa as Do-kyung's mother *Kim Ara as So-yeong *Yoon Hee-won as Section chief Lee (cameo) *Ye Jung-hwa as Beautiful woman passing by (cameo) *

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as Bong Goo

Production

Principal photography began on August 10, 2016, and wrapped on October 10, 2016.

Release

The film was released in South Korea on September 26, 2018, with age 12-rating. Due to a competitive week from late September to early October (

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holidays in South Korea), the film failed to secure more screens and was released on V.O.D on October 12, 2018, only 16 days after its theatrical release.

Reception

On its opening day, the film finished fourth at the box office, attracting 163,647 moviegoers and grossing . During its opening weekend, the film finished in fourth place, grossing from 172,082 attendance. The film dropped to eighth place during its second weekend, grossed from 12,102 attendance, 95% lower gross compared to its debut weekend. As of October 7, 2018, the film earned gross from 450,106 total attendance.

References

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