
Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River
What else can you sell?
Directed by Park Dae-min
Produced by SNK Pictures, CJ Entertainment
A playful historical comedy about a legendary Joseon-era con artist whose audacious schemes and wit make him a folk hero.
In the late Joseon Dynasty, Bongyi Kim Seon-dal is the best conman who sells water from the Taedong River.
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Is Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































