To the Starry Island (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1993, To the Starry Island is a fantasy and drama film directed by Park Kwang-su, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Moon Chae-Ku and his friend Kim Chul try to bring the body of Moon's father back to his native Kwisong Island for burial. Their ferry is intercepted by resentful islanders who will not let the boat dock, because of the father's political activities in the 1950's, informing on Communist sympathizers. Kim Chul, through flashbacks, recalls people and events from his island childhood.
Who’s in it. To the Starry Island stars Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Chul, Moon Sung-keun as Moon Dok-bae / Moon Chae-ku, Huh Joon-ho as Soondol and Shim Hye-jin as Oknim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, To the Starry Island 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 To the Starry Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of To the Starry Island tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To the Starry Island (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To the Starry Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To the Starry Island worth watching?
- To the Starry Island holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To the Starry Island?
- To the Starry Island stars Ahn Sung-ki, Moon Sung-keun, Huh Joon-ho, Shim Hye-jin and Min Kyung-jin.
- When was To the Starry Island released?
- To the Starry Island was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.