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The Wailing (2016)

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Never be tempted.

A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Na Hong-jin
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    Jong-goo Kwak Do-won
  • Profile picture of Hwang Jung-min
    Il-gwang Hwang Jung-min
  • Profile picture of Chun Woo-hee
    Moo-myeong Chun Woo-hee
  • Profile picture of Jun Kunimura
    The Stranger Jun Kunimura
  • Profile picture of Kim Hwan-hee
    Hyo-jin Kim Hwan-hee
  • Profile picture of Heo Jin
    Mother-in-Law Heo Jin
  • Profile picture of Jang So-yeon
    Jong-goo's Wife Jang So-yeon
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    Yang Yi-sam Kim Do-yoon

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