Volcano High

"Who is the Best WaSanGo Martial Arts Expert?"

2001 2h 0m KO

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 93

ActionComedy

Synopsis

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Kim is expelled from his eighth school and finds himself at Volcano High where students fight to possess a treasured ancient document. Kim, who must resist from using his Chi, is caught in the middle.

“Who is the Best WaSanGo Martial Arts Expert?”

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Cast

Jang Hyuk
Kim Kyung-soo
Shin Min-a
Yoo Chae-yi
Kim Hyeong-jong
Shimma
Byun Hee-bong
Jang Hak-sa
Huh Joon-ho
Mr. Ma
Kong Hyo-jin
So Yo-seon
Kim Soo-ro
Jang Ryang
Kwon Sang-woo
Song Hak-rim

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kim Tae-gyun
Writers: Seo Dong-heon, Kim Tae-gyun, Park Hun-soo
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kim Tae-gyun, shot by Choi Yeong-taek. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ko Im-pyo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Jang Hyuk and Shin Min-a and Kim Hyeong-jong carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Who is the Best WaSanGo Martial Arts Expert?".

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0301429 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 93 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kim Tae-gyun directs. Choi Yeong-taek behind the camera. Ko Im-pyo cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

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125 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Kim Tae-gyun, shot by Choi Yeong-taek. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Ko Im-pyo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Jang Hyuk and Shin Min-a and Kim Hyeong-jong carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Who is the Best WaSanGo Martial Arts Expert?".
6IMDB entry: tt0301429 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 93 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.