''Insadong Scandal'' () is a 2009 South Korean
film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
about a cold-hearted mogul who hires a group of art restoration experts to steal a
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and re ...
dynasty masterpiece.
Plot
A fabled painting from a royal palace is discovered after 400 years. Once properly restored, it could fetch at least $40 million in the international auction market. Bae is the owner of the gallery which possesses the painting. She commissions Lee, a restoration artist, to unveil the painting's true form and purpose.
Cast
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Kim Rae-won
Kim Rae-won (Korean: 김래원; born 19 March 1981) is a South Korean actor. He first rose to fame with his appearances in the 2003 romantic comedy series ''Cats on the Roof'', and movies such as ''My Little Bride'' (2004), ''Sunflower'' (2006), ...
... Lee Kang-jun
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Uhm Jung-hwa
Uhm Jung-hwa (; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, finding rare success in both music and film. Her legacy and car ...
... Bae Tae-jin
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Im Ha-ryong
Im Ha-ryong (born Im Han-yong on October 31, 1952) is a South Korean actor and comedian. During the 1980s and 1990s, Im was one of Korea's foremost comedians (called "gag men") alongside Shim Hyung-rae and Kim Hyung-gon. As his brand of comedy b ...
... Madam Kwon
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Hong Soo-hyun
Hong Soo-hyun (born February 15, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in Dae Jo Yeong, '' The Princess' Man'', and ''Goodbye Dear Wife''.
Career
After she debuted as a magazine model in high school, Hong appeared ...
... Choi Ha-kyeong
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Kim Jung-tae
Kim Jung-tae (born Kim Tae-wook on December 13, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles on film and television.
Career
He made his acting debut in 1999 with the film ''The Uprising'' under his birth name Kim Tae- ...
... Jang Seok-jin
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Kim Byeong-ok
Kim Byeong-ok (born October 11, 1960) is a South Korean actor. A veteran supporting actor, he is best known for his role as Mr. Han in '' Oldboy''.
Career
In 2015, he was featured in a controversial Maxim
Maxim or Maksim may refer to:
En ...
... Officer Kang
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Ma Dong-seok
Ma Dong-seok (born Lee Dong-seok on March 1, 1971), also known as Don Lee, is a South Korean–American actor. With his breakout performance in ''Train to Busan'' and subsequent leading roles, he has become one of South Korea's most successful a ...
... Sang-baek
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Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se (born February 26, 1977) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series ''Missing 9'' (2017), '' When the Camellia Blooms'' (2019), ''Hot Stove League'' (2019), and ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020) ...
... Keun-bok
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Ko Chang-seok
Ko Chang-seok (born October 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Ko began his career on stage, performing in plays and musicals for many years before moving on to bit parts in films. He once earned his living by working on farms and in iron foundri ...
... Forgery factory president
References
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2009 films
South Korean crime thriller films
Films directed by Park Hee-gon
2000s crime thriller films
2000s South Korean films
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