Awaiting (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2014, Awaiting is a drama and romance film directed by Kang Je-kyu, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman named Yeon-hee is traveling to Pyongyang with a coach full of elderly people. As she flips through old photographs, she remembers telling her husband Min-woo that she wouldn't allow him to "cross over" to North Korea given the political situation of the day. But Min-woo left anyway and never returned home, and their marriage was torn apart by the Korean War. Now, sixty years after the division of Korea, she looks forward to reuniting with her beloved Min-woo again.
Who’s in it. Awaiting stars Moon Chae-won as Yeon-hee (past), Go Soo as Min-woo, Kim Soo-ro as man on motorcycle and Son Sook as Yeon-Hee (present day), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Awaiting 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 Awaiting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awaiting tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awaiting (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awaiting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Awaiting worth watching?
- Awaiting holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Awaiting?
- Awaiting stars Moon Chae-won, Go Soo, Kim Soo-ro, Son Sook and Yoo Ho-jeong.
- When was Awaiting released?
- Awaiting was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.