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Sudden Flame (1980)

Sudden Flame poster
Original title
갑자기 불꽃처럼
Directed by
Hong Pa
Genre
drama film, romance film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
19

How it feels

Two men and two women meet through a TV dating show. One man falls for one woman but cannot choose between her and the other. His friend pursues the same woman, leading to engagements, a fatal boat accident, paralysis, and a loveless marriage. In the end, truth and reconciliation arrive.

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