The Ugly Duckling
2012, Korean. Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
A man joins the national army as a soldier who does haircuts for other soldiers. However, he feels frustrated for being on miscellaneous duties rather than what he was conscripted for.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kwak Kyung-taekDirector
- Kim Jun-kuNak-man
- Oh Dal-suNak-man's Father
- Jo Min-junLieutenant
- Jung Ye-jinHye-rim
- Moon Won-juMonk in Training
- Ko Yeong-ilGeneral
- Yang Joong-kyeongHR
- Park Hye-seonStaff Sergeant Kwon
- Kim Han-junPrivate First Class Park
- Kim Sung-ryungNak-man's Mother
- Kim Jung-wooMilitary Police #2
- Hwang Sung-joonMilitary Cook
Details
- Released
- 30 August 2012
- Original title
- 미운오리새끼
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kwak Kyung-taek
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How long is The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Ugly Duckling have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Ugly Duckling on?
The Ugly Duckling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 August 2012. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly Duckling?
If you liked The Ugly Duckling, try Don't Think Twice, The World of Love, Twenty.
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling (2012) was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek and stars Kim Jun-ku, Oh Dal-su, Jo Min-jun.