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Day of Standing Alone (1990)

Day of Standing Alone poster
Original title
홀로서는 그날에
Directed by
Seok Rae-myeong
Genre
drama film, romance film
Country
South Korea
Rated
15

How it feels

A former actress works as a dressing room assistant to support her struggling playwright husband. A wealthy man falls for her and offers a life of comfort, creating tension in her marriage. She struggles with a difficult choice that affects her family.

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