Im Kwon-taek's best films
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Sopyonje (1993) · Chihwaseon (2002) · Mandala (1981). (Updated Jun 18, 2026.)
From Mandala to his 100th film, Beyond the Years: Im Kwon-taek's key films, based on Wikipedia and the Korean Movie Database (KMDb).
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Top 13
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1
Sopyonje (1993)
A family of pansori singers; a critical and box-office success.
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2
Chihwaseon (2002)
The life of the painter Jang Seung-eop; best director at Cannes.
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3
Mandala (1981)
Two monks seeking enlightenment; the first Korean film invited to Berlin.
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4
The Surrogate Woman (1986)
Kang Soo-yeon won best actress in Venice.
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5
Chunhyang (2000)
The pansori tale on screen; the first Korean film in competition at Cannes.
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6
The General's Son (1990)
A hit about the young Kim Du-han.
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7
The Taebaek Mountains (1994)
From Jo Jung-rae's novel: left and right after liberation.
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8
Come, Come, Come Upward (1989)
Kang Soo-yeon won best actress in Moscow.
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9
Gilsoddeum (1985)
Former lovers reunited by the TV campaign for separated families.
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10
Low Life (2004)
A gangster's life from the 1950s to the 70s.
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11
Festival (1996)
A family holding their mother's funeral.
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12
Beyond the Years (2007)
His 100th film, a companion to Sopyonje.
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13
The Genealogy (1978)
The forced name changes under Japanese rule.
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