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The Ugly Duckling

2012 · 96 min Drama Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title 미운오리새끼
Year 2012
Country South Korea
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Kwak Kyung-taek
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the stark contrast between the intimate space of the barbershop and the rigid military world outside. It relies on the quiet accumulation of mundane details to explore the protagonist's growing sense of alienation and the absurd bureaucracy that defines his service.

What lingers after the final cut is a poignant, character-driven story that finds both humor and pathos in the smallest of gestures. A subtle reflection on purpose and identity within an indifferent system. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kwak Kyung-taek

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