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Sorum is a 2001 South Korean horror film
K-Horror
Korean horror, sometimes referred to as K-Horror, is the term given to horror films made as part of the cinema of Korea. Korean horror features many of the same motifs, themes, and imagery as Japanese horror. Korean horror has been around since the early years of Korean cinema; however, it wasn't...

 and the feature film debut of director Yoon Jong-chan. Starring Kim Myeong-min and Jang Jin-young
Jang Jin-young
Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

, it tells the story of a young taxi driver who moves into a dilapidated old apartment building, the site of a brutal tragedy thirty years earlier. The film has been nominated for and won several awards.

Cast

  • Kim Myung Min as Yong-hyun
  • Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

     as Sun-yeong
  • Ki Joo-bong
  • Jo An
  • Kim Gi-cheon
  • Lee Han-wi
  • Lee Kwang-gi
  • Park Yeong-hoon
  • Kim Joo-ryeong
  • Kwon Tae-won

Awards

  • 2001 Blue Dragon Award: Best Actress Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

  • 2002 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film: Award Best Actress Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

  • 2002 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film: Award Best Director Yun Jong-chan
  • 2002 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film: Special Jury Award Yun Jong-chan
  • 2002 Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema: Best Actress Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

  • 2001 Pusan Film Critics Awards: Best New Actor Kim Myung Min
  • 2001 Pusan Film Critics Awards: Best New Actress Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

  • 2001 The 4th Director's Cut Awards: Best New Actor Kim Myung Min
  • 2001 The 4th Director's Cut Awards Best Actress Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...

  • 2001 Festival de Cine de Sitges Best Actress Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young
    Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress. Her death came after a year-long battle with stomach cancer.Jang began her career as a model, and participated in the 1993 Miss Korea beauty contest, before making the switch into acting. After making her film debut in 1998, Jang received critical praise...



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