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Peppermint Candy poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.2 / 100
1999·Drama·2h 9m

PEPPERMINT CANDY

“A travel back in time to find a man's lost innocence.”

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.

Above the Line
Lee Chang-dong·DirectorLee Chang-dong·WriterKim Hyung-koo·Director of PhotographyLee Jae-jin·Original Music ComposerKim Hyun·Editor
Cast
Sul Kyung-gu·Kim Yeong-hoMoon So-ri·Yun Sun-imKim Yeo-jin·Hong-jaSuh Jung·Miss LeeGo Seo-hee·Kyeong-ahKim In-kwon·Sergeant LeeLee Dae-yeon·Detective KangGong Hyung-jin·Detective SongKim Kyung-ik·Park Myung-sikPark Se-bum·Shin Kwang-man
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Lee Chang-dong·Director
Writing· 1
Lee Chang-dong·Writer
Camera· 1
Kim Hyung-koo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Kim Hyun·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lee Jae-jin·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Jeon Jae-young·ProducerJeon Yang-jun·Producer
By the Numbers
83.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Peppermint Candy's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Disturbing, Reflective, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
90s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a man's face on the left, screaming with his mouth wide open, partially obscured by his shoulder and a white collared shirt wi”

drama
Key Elements
BicycleTrain Tracks
Atmosphere
Gritty, Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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