The Happenings (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, The Happenings is a comedy film directed by Jang Jin, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Upon getting out of prison, Deok-Bae meets his old buddy Dal-soo, who owns a restaurant. These two have never succeeded in life, and are constantly in and out of prison. Two others who happen to be in the same boat as Deok-Bae and Dal-Soo are ex-convicts. They have threatened to commit suicide unless traffic and unemployment issues are resolved. They are also unlucky enough to have been spotted at the scene of a crime. While these four are making big plans for their first success, the city becomes wrapped up in a serial murder case. In the meantime, an investigating team of veteran cops is formed in order to solve this case.
Who’s in it. The Happenings stars Choi Jong-won as Jang Deok-bae, Yang Taek-jo as Yoo Dal-su, Lee Kyung-young as Old Timer and Shin Ha-kyun as Kim Chu-rak, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happenings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happenings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happenings (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Happenings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Happenings?
- The Happenings stars Choi Jong-won, Yang Taek-jo, Lee Kyung-young, Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Young-soo.
- When was The Happenings released?
- The Happenings was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.