Mandala

Mandala

Mandala

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Mandala

1981

1h 51m

6.3(24 votes)

Drama

Overview

A story that follows the lives and interactions of two Buddhist monks living in South Korea.

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13 members

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전무송

Ji-san

전무송

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안성기

Pobun

안성기

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Gi Jeong-su

Sook-hwan

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방희

Unknown Role

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윤양하

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박정자

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박정자

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박암

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Michelle Okkyung Lee

Yong-ju

Michelle Okkyung Lee

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최성관

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최성관

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이정애

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이정애

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나정옥

Unknown Role

나정옥

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정지희

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이장미

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