Incluvie Classics - 'Ganja & Hess'
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Orphans Woo-cheon and Michael have lived in the orphanage like brothers; they get into a religious conflict that is not resolved. Against the wishes of Michael who becomes a Catholic priest, Woo-cheon becomes a Buddhist monk. One day, Woo-cheon leaves on a 2-day journey with master monk Cheongsong. Woo-cheon gains enlightenment, helped by the kind teaching of Cheongsong, and meets Michael again.
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Orphans Woo-cheon and Michael have lived in the orphanage like brothers; they get into a religious conflict that is not resolved. Against the wishes of Michael who becomes a Catholic priest, Woo-cheon becomes a Buddhist monk. One day, Woo-cheon leaves on a 2-day journey with master monk Cheongsong. Woo-cheon gains enlightenment, helped by the kind teaching of Cheongsong, and meets Michael again.
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