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Painted Fire

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Painted Fire

2002 · 120 min · South Korea · Korean

Painted Fire (2002) is a solid-tier movie on goodrecmovies, rated 7.1/10 on IMDb from 2,954 votes. Updated 2026-10-27

55.1GRM score

★ 7.1IMDb · 3k

Jang Seung-eop, also known as "Chihwaseon," drinks and paints all day. Through Mae-hyang, he learns the meaning of fate, sees art beyond even the smallest things, and sets out for the path he seeks.

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