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Cicada

"A beautiful sound that connects a family"

February 24, 2022 2h 2m 7.5/10 (2 votes)

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Cicada is a drama/family film. directed by Lee Chung-ryoul. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Lee Yang-hee, Joo Bo-bi, and Seo Yeon-woo

Synopsis

Duk-bae is a seasoned Dasiraegi performer who puts on a stage play-like ritual that ushers the dead into the next life and comforts the bereaved family. His estranged daughter Su-nam comes back home with her child Flower when she hears of her grandmother’s passing after leaving Jindo 20 years ago. Flower is initially scared of her grandfather, but Duk-bae soon opens his heart to the little girl. Su-nam’s trauma kicks in whenever she hears cicadas' crying that she heard when she witnessed her mother committing suicide as a child. Finally, Duk-bae begins the last Dasiraegi of his life to save Su-nam who has been driven to the cliff of life without any hope.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 24, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 2h 2m 122 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (2 votes)
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Jayuro Pictures
  • Dreamfact Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cicada about?

Duk-bae is a seasoned Dasiraegi performer who puts on a stage play-like ritual that ushers the dead into the next life and comforts the bereaved family. His estranged daughter Su-nam comes back hom...

Who directed Cicada?

Cicada was directed by Lee Chung-ryoul.

How long is Cicada?

Cicada has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

When was Cicada released?

Cicada was released on February 24, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cicada?

The main cast of Cicada includes Lee Yang-hee, Joo Bo-bi, Seo Yeon-woo, Heo Jin, Song Yong-sik.