The Bow (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, The Bow is a drama and romance film directed by Kim Ki-duk, running about 90 minutes. “A girl who thought the sea was the whole world, became the whole world to an old man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will get married on her 17th birthday. They live a quiet and secluded life, renting the boat to day fishermen and practicing strange divination rites. Their life changes when a teenage student comes aboard.
Who’s in it. The Bow stars Seo Ji-seok as Student, Jeon Kuk-hwan as Student's Father, Seong-hwang Jeon as Old Man and Han Yeo-reum as Young Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Bow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bow (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bow worth watching?
- The Bow holds an audience score of 6.9 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 The Bow?
- The Bow stars Seo Ji-seok, Jeon Kuk-hwan, Seong-hwang Jeon, Han Yeo-reum and Jo Hyun-wu.
- When was The Bow released?
- The Bow was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.