Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2014, Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits is a drama and documentary film directed by Park Chan-kyong, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. A life documentary of a woman who was shunned for being possessed by spirits as a girl, oppressed for following superstitions as an adult, how she grows to be a great shaman who embraces the pain of all people, and how she comes to be honored as a national treasure of Korea with her outstanding artistic talents throughout Korea's tumultuous history.

Who’s in it. Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits stars Kim Keum-hwa as herself, Moon So-ri as Manshin (The middle-aged KIM Keum-hwa), Ryu Hyun-kyung as New Manshin (17-year-old Kim Keum-hwa) and Kim Sae-ron as Neom-sae (Child Kim Keum-hwa), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits page.

If you liked it. Fans of Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits worth watching?
Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits?
Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits stars Kim Keum-hwa, Moon So-ri, Ryu Hyun-kyung, Kim Sae-ron and Kim Sang-hyun.
When was Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits released?
Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.