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The story moves back to show Yong-ho as a cynical, failed businessman. He has lost his money in the financial crisis, his wife has cheated on him, and he discovers his first love, Sun-im, is dying in a hospital. He visits her, but he is already too far gone to offer real comfort. The Cruelty of Power: 1984–1987 peppermint candy lee chang dong vost fr eng dvdrip saoc top
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Additionally, some of Lee Chang-dong’s key scenes—like the army patrol’s accidental shooting of a young girl during the Gwangju protests—were censored in early Korean DVD releases. Later versions restored them. A "TOP" release usually includes the uncut version. "Peppermint Candy" remains essential in modern Korean cinema
Lee Chang-dong’s later films ( Oasis , Poetry , Burning ) have pristine Blu-ray transfers. Peppermint Candy ? For over a decade, the best available was a non-anamorphic Korean DVD or a muddy VHS rip.
: Check if "Peppermint Candy" is available on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, or Viki, which often host Korean films with subtitles.