Applause

1982·Movie
1h 40min

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About

Na-young is a Korean-American college student. Staying with her uncle in Korea, Na-young is forced to learn Korean dances, Korean traditional songs, and sewing from her aunt. Unable to bear it any longer, Na-young leaves her uncle's home. In a music salon, she meets Hyung-rok and his band. Hyung-rok is a singer and a college student. Na-young learns of love and friendship from them. When the music salon is closed down, Hyung-rok and his band decide to enter the college song contest to reopen the salon. Despite old instruments and hunger, the band wins the contest with Na-young's help. Na-young learns of how precious her home country is through Hyung-rok and his band. She asks her uncle to build a fancy music salon. Leaving behind love and friendship, Na-young returns to America.
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Is Applause worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Applause?

1 h 40 min

Applause runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Applause in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

What tropes does Applause use?

Match CutDistant PrologueLady DrunkHorrible Judge of CharacterBurlesqueSuicide by PillsWhite-Dwarf StarletA Tragedy of ImpulsivenessSplit ScreenIs There a Doctor in the House?Time SkipFeet-First Introductionand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Applause, including Match Cut, Distant Prologue, Lady Drunk.

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