Jungle Story (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Jungle Story is a drama film directed by Kim Hong-joon, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This film depicts the passion and frustration of young people who dream of becoming popular rock musicians. Dohyun neglects his studies because he is only interested in one thing - rock music. He comes to Seoul to work and ente rs a band. he meets his future manager, Jeewoo, and makes his debut as a singer. However, the production of his first album is cancelled because it is considered 'not commercial' enough. Dohyun returns to his hometown, depressed. Jeewo, however, finds him and helps him open his first gig after weeks of practice. The gig turns out to be a complete failure. Dohyun and his friends sing in the middle of the street with pedestrians as their spectators. The film ends with Dohyun frustrated over his unsuccessful career as a rock musician.
Who’s in it. Jungle Story stars Yoon Do-hyun as Do-hyeon, Kim Chang-wan as Jiwoo, Jo Yong-won as Chemist and Yoo Byeong-ryeol as Young-tae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jungle Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle Story (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jungle Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jungle Story worth watching?
- Jungle Story holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle Story?
- Jungle Story stars Yoon Do-hyun, Kim Chang-wan, Jo Yong-won, Yoo Byeong-ryeol and Park Tae-hee.
- When was Jungle Story released?
- Jungle Story was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.