Searching for the Elephant (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2009, Searching for the Elephant is a drama and romance film directed by S.K. Jhung, running about 144 minutes. “The lost what they desire the most” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A freelance photographer Hyun-woo seems to live an enviable life with a successful career. But his inside is torn apart from the sorrow of being deserted by his ex-girlfriend Mari. He even gets unclear about what’s really happening in reality and what’s delusion. One of Hyun-woo’s friend and a riding-high plastic surgeon, Min-seok is married to Soo-yeon, a sister of Hyun-woo. But he is always having affairs with the girls around him and doubts himself if he’s addicted to sex. Jin-hyuk, their longtime friend, is a financing specialist. And he is having a secret affair with Min-seok’s wife. He is willing to leave everything behind for the love. Three men, who look like the winners in life, are in fact struggling with their own sufferings that they desperately strive to keep undisclosed. The harder they try to get out of the agony, the more complicated and puzzled it gets.
Who’s in it. Searching for the Elephant stars Jang Hyuk as Hyun-woo, Cho Dong-hyuk as Min-seok, Lee Sang-woo as Jin-hyuk and Lee Min-jung as Soo-yeon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Searching for the Elephant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searching for the Elephant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching for the Elephant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching for the Elephant (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Searching for the Elephant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Searching for the Elephant worth watching?
- Searching for the Elephant holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Searching for the Elephant?
- Searching for the Elephant stars Jang Hyuk, Cho Dong-hyuk, Lee Sang-woo, Lee Min-jung and Hwang Woo-seul-hye.
- When was Searching for the Elephant released?
- Searching for the Elephant was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.