The Ugly Duckling

Nan
1h 36m
2012
6 /10 (1)

Overview

A man joins the national army as a soldier who does haircuts for other soldiers. However, he feels frustrated for being on miscellaneous duties rather than what he was conscripted for.

Country : South Korea
Languages : 한국어/조선말
Released Date: 2012-08-30

Top Billed Cast

Kim Jun-ku

Nak-man

Oh Dal-su

Nak-man's Father

Jo Min-jun

Lieutenant

Jung Ye-jin

Hye-rim

Moon Won-ju

Monk in Training

Ko Yeong-il

General

Yang Jung-gyeong

Greeting Faction

Park Hye-seon

Staff Sergeant Kwon

Kim Han-jun

Private First Class Park

Kim Sung-ryung

Nak-man's Mother

Kim Jung-woo

[Military police #2]

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