Where to Watch Painted Fire (2002) in the US

What it's about

The struggles of an artist. Jang Seung-up (1843-1897), also called Owon, focusing on the years 1882 to 1897, when Korea was in political upheaval, caught between China and Japan, the conservative dynasty dying, and peasant revolt at hand. Jang, born poor, has genius; a merchant, Kim, becomes his patron, finding him a teacher. Jang must convince others that a commoner can have talent, then move beyond his ability to copy old masters and find his own style. He's bedeviled by a temper and alcohol, arguments with patrons as he seeks commissions, and relationships with kisaeng, particularly Mae-hyang, that start and stop. It's the life of a restless spirit producing great art.

Cast and crew

Director

Im Kwon-taek

Writer

Yong-ok Kim, Im Kwon-taek, Byung-sam Min

Starring

Choi Min-sik, Ahn Sung-ki, Yoo Ho-jeong

Details

Release date

May 10, 2002

Language

Korean, Japanese

Country

South Korea

Box office

$64,029

Awards

9 wins & 5 nominations

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