Art Museum by the Zoo (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.5

Art Museum by the Zoo poster

Released in 1998, Art Museum by the Zoo is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lee Jeong-hyang, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Chun-hee (Shim Eun-ha) shoots wedding videos for a living, and secretly loves In-kong (Ahn Sung-ki), an assistant to a senator. He barely looks at her, but anytime she's in the proximity of the man, it's a nightmare. She can hardly speak and her awkward mannerisms are completely exposed. She knows it's an impossible love story, but keeps believing that one day he'll talk to her. Enter Chul-soo (Lee Sung-jae), a soldier on leave who is looking for his girlfriend Da-hye (Song Sun-mi). The only problem is, Chun-hee is now living in her old apartment, and Da-hye already made plans to get married with someone else. Chul-soo's world is shattered, but he at least develops a friendship with Chun-hee.

Who’s in it. Art Museum by the Zoo stars Shim Eun-ha as Chun-Hi, Lee Sung-jae as Chul-su, Song Seon-mi as Da-Hye and Ahn Sung-ki as In-gong, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Art Museum by the Zoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Art Museum by the Zoo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Art Museum by the Zoo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Art Museum by the Zoo (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Art Museum by the Zoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Art Museum by the Zoo worth watching?
Art Museum by the Zoo holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Art Museum by the Zoo?
Art Museum by the Zoo stars Shim Eun-ha, Lee Sung-jae, Song Seon-mi, Ahn Sung-ki and Kim Seon-hwa.
When was Art Museum by the Zoo released?
Art Museum by the Zoo was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.