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Koreatown

Koreatown

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Koreatown

"Based on a true story"

2018

0h 12m

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Overview

At a discreet host bar in Los Angeles, Kyeong uses his talent and charm to create the illusion of love for the women who hire him. When a new client pays him for a “2nd round,” Kyeong discovers too late that behind her kindly demeanor lies a disturbing request.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Crystal Lee

Alice

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Hyunjin

Sunho Yoo

Kyeong

Soonmi Kim

Kyeong's Mother

Jackei Kim

Birthday Girl

Mia Choi

Party Girl

Soonie Style

Doumi Manager

Ralph Ahn

Karaoke Owner

Yongjoo Lee

Doumi #1

Yohan Lee

Doumi #6

Creative team

Directed by: Grant Hyun
Written by: Grant Hyun
Produced by: Oliver Dunne
Ashleigh Kim

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