Nirvana (1986)
'Nirvana' is a special drama on Buddha's Birthday that aired on KBS 1TV on May 15, 1986. It is a drama that tells the story of a seeker's life of perseverance and the nobility of his spirit.
Top billed cast
Park Byeong-hoMonk Hyegwang- Kang Min-hoMonk Jisung
Jo Yang-jadaughter of Monk Hyegwang
Lee Ho-jae
Yeom Bok-sun
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