Peppermint Candy
Seen it?2000 | 131 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the spring of 1999, a group of old friends gather to celebrate their 20 year reunion. Among the group is Yeong-ho, a cold, unhappy man, whose demeanor puts a damper on the festivities. The seriousness of Yeong-ho's depression becomes apparent when he climbs a railroad bridge and looks like he might jump. At this crucial moment, memories of seven crucial episodes from Yeong-ho's past flood his mind.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$77K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
- Sul Kyung-guKim Yeong-ho
- Moon So-riYun Sun-im
- Kim Yeo-jinHong-ja
- Suh JungMiss Lee
- Go Seo-heeKyeong-ah
- Kim In-kwonSergeant Lee
- Lee Dae-yeonDetective Kang
- Gong Hyung-jinDetective Song
- Kim Kyung-ikPark Myung-sik
- Park Se-bumShin Kwang-man