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Pale Rainy Days

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1991 | 102 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Kim Hyun-pil, an orphan, gets caught for picking pockets. At the police station, he causes trouble for the police. Detective Koh, takes sympathy on Hyun-pil's situation and takes him home to raise him as his own. Hyun-pil grows into a fine young man under the Koh's care, and despite resentment and scorn of Koh's son Mook, Hyun-pil is nurtured by love from Yeon-ji, Mook's sister. But even as adults, the discord between Mook and himself forces Hyun-pil to leave their home...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kang Jung-soo

  • Byun Woo-minKim Hyun-pil
  • Ok So-riKoh Yeon-ji
  • Lee Kyung-youngKoh Mook
  • Namkoong WonDetective Koh
  • Tae Hyun-silMrs. Koh
  • Cho Sang-guWangpalyi
  • Kim Min-jongJong-min
  • Lee Gung-HuiMook (Young)