Cinematography: Son Hyun-chae

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Son Hyun-chae. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Stray Dogs

1983 · Movie · 103 min. · South Korea

Direction Park Cheol-su

Cast Ae-ri Jung · Han-Yong Jeong · No Ju-hyeon · Lee Dae-kun

Synopsis Stray Dogs (1983) follows the story of two artists, a painter and a novelist, who reside in a deserted apartment complex. The painter decides to take in 99 stray canines as inspiration for his upcoming masterpiece. However, due to a...

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Hongui janggun

1973 · Movie · 88 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Hwang Hae · Go Eun-ah · Do Geum-bong · Lee Kang-jo

Synopsis Hongui janggun (1973) follows the tale of General Kwak, who, even after stepping down from his military duties, rallies a modest force to stand against the impending Japanese invasion during the nascent stages of the Chosun Dynasty.

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A White Feathered Gull

1983 · Movie · 123 min. · South Korea

Direction Jeong Jin-woo

Cast Jae-yeong Ha · Na Young-hee · Hak Jang · Shin Sung-il

Synopsis A White Feathered Gull (1983) follows the journey of Du-jin, a sailor, who encounters Eun-ju, a fish market girl with a secret, at a local bar. Their fate intertwines when Eun-ju stows away on Du-jin's ship, escaping from Heuksan Island....

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Silent Assassins

1988 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Lee Doo-yong · Scott Thomas

Cast Sam J. Jones · Linda Blair · Jun Chong · Phillip Rhee

Synopsis Silent Assassins (1988) follows the nefarious criminal mastermind Kendrick, who has abducted a seasoned biochemist possessing the knowledge to develop a devastating biological superweapon. The sole hope to thwart Kendrick and his criminal syndicate lies with L.A. police officer Sam...

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Ever-Smiling Mr. Park

1972 · Movie · 90 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Yun Jeong-hie · Shin Sung-il · Park No-sik · Kim Hee-ra

Synopsis Ever-Smiling Mr. Park (1972) centers around Mr. Park, a man grappling with the challenges of raising his three children. He confines his eldest daughter, who is deaf and mute, to her room to keep her away from her ex-convict boyfriend....

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Return of the Scorpion

1980 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Kim Hyo-cheon

Cast Kim Hee-ra · Han So-ryong · Park Geun-hyeong

Synopsis Return of the Scorpion (1980) follows the story of Kanemodo, who is critically wounded by a man he trusted as a father figure due to his refusal to align with the communist party. Meanwhile, his partner, Genichi, travels to Seoul...

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Police Story

1979 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Jang Dong-hwi · Han So-ryong · Yu Ji-in · Moon Jeong-suk

Synopsis Police Story (1979) follows the journey of Choi, Mun-oh, who defies his girlfriend's disapproval to pursue a career in law enforcement. Driven by a deep sense of patriotism, Choi is resolute in his mission to challenge and dispel the negative...

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Bimilgaek 2

1977 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Ri Ye · Ahn Tae-seob · Hyeon Kil-su · Hwa Lee

Synopsis Bimilgaek 2 (1977) follows a critical mission gone awry when a minister tasked with delivering a vital document to the Chinese emperor is ambushed by Russian and Japanese operatives, resulting in the loss of the crucial scroll. In response, both...

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Gosokdoro

1987 · Movie · 110 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Choi Jae-sung · Jo Yong-won · Kim Jeong-a

Synopsis Gosokdoro (1987) follows the story of Mi-ok, who abruptly leaves her groom, Jin-yeong, at the altar during their wedding ceremony. The reason behind her hasty departure is the impending revelation of her disgraced past. She seeks refuge by a highway...

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The 49th Day After Death

1975 · Movie · 130 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Yeong-u

Cast Shin Sung-il · Kim Ji-mee · Choi Bool-am

Synopsis The 49th Day After Death (1975) follows the journey of Cheol-san and his nine companions as they bravely stand against Japanese colonial rule and later resist the communist takeover post-World War II. Tragically, their valiant efforts are misunderstood by U.S....

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Woman

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · South Korea

Direction Kim Ki-young · Yu Hyun-mok · Jeong Jin-woo

Cast Shin Sung-il · Kim Ji-mee · Choi Eun-hee · Moon Hee

Synopsis Woman (1968) follows a man who develops deep feelings for a woman during a journey to Seoraksan. His infatuation is particularly focused on her hair. The woman, who is gravely ill, makes a solemn promise to leave her hair to...

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Night of No Return

1970 · Movie · 90 min. · South Korea

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The Fool

1985 · Movie · 110 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Jeon Yeong-rok · Min Bok-gi · Deok Oh · Kim Mi-hyeon

Synopsis The Fool (1985) follows the story of Dolai, the son of a policeman, who takes on the role of managing an all-female pop group named 'Thriller'. Set in the vibrant yet tumultuous 1980s, the narrative takes a dramatic turn when...

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My Name Is Maya

1981 · Movie · 85 min. · South Korea

Direction Kim Eung-cheon

Cast Kang Ju-hie · Lee Seung-hyeon · Kwak Eun-kyeong · Choi Yun-Seok

Synopsis My Name Is Maya (1981) follows the journey of a high school senior who sets her sights on a particular university, driven by her admiration for a self-absorbed baseball player who is already enrolled there. The film delves into her...

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Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Moon Hee · Shin Sung-il · Choi Mu-ryong · Cheong-ja Kim

Synopsis Are Your Husbands the Same? (1971) follows the story of Min-su and In-suk, whose idyllic marriage is disrupted when Min-su's infidelity is exposed. Yeong-hie, Min-su's envious lover, orchestrates In-suk's abduction and delivers an ultimatum to Min-su: marry her or face...

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Two Heroes

1980 · Movie · 90 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong · Sa-Won Oh

Cast Yun Chung-Ryang · Hwang Jeong-hie · Hyeon Kil-su · Hwang Jang-lee

Synopsis Two Heroes (1980) follows the tale of Kang Sung-won, who suggests his companion Ri-hwan as a protector for the governor. During Ri-hwan's display of combat prowess, an unfortunate incident leads to the governor's demise. Sung-won is then accused of plotting...

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Arrest Warrent

1973 · Movie · 85 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Park No-sik · Shin Sung-il · Kim Hee-ra

Synopsis Arrest Warrent (1973) follows the intriguing tale of a high-stakes heist involving a valuable antique porcelain piece. The prized artifact, intended for an international art exhibition, vanishes without a trace, leaving law enforcement baffled. With no initial leads, the police...

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The Early Years

1977 · Movie · 95 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Doo-yong

Cast Kim Hee-ra · Jang Hye-kyeong · Yun Il-bong · Na Shi-chan

Synopsis The Early Years (1977) follows So-dol, who is incarcerated for allegedly killing his friend and is granted a brief 7-day leave upon his mother's passing. Upon his return to the village with his assigned guard, peculiar incidents start to unfold....

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