Stateless Things (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2012, Stateless Things is a drama film directed by Kim Kyung-mook, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Jun, a young man of North Korean origin who had illegally emigrated to South Korea, works in a gas station. After protecting a colleague, Sun-hee, a Chinese immigrant of Korean ethnicity, Jun gets fired. When he goes back to the station for his pay, Jun hits the boss and he runs away with Sun-hee. Two young outsiders have a great time exploring the city which they had never seen before. Hyeon is a young homosexual and he is living in his sugar-daddy’s luxury apartment. Hyeon sometimes feels suffocated with his situation. These two finally find each other through an internet site, with disastrous results.
Who’s in it. Stateless Things stars Paul Lee as Jun, Yeom Hyun-Joon as Hyeon, Kim Sae-byuk as Sun-hee and Lim Hyung-kook as Seong-hun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Stateless Things has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stateless Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stateless Things tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stateless Things (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stateless Things change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stateless Things worth watching?
- Stateless Things holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stateless Things?
- Stateless Things stars Paul Lee, Yeom Hyun-Joon, Kim Sae-byuk, Lim Hyung-kook and Kim Jung-pal.
- When was Stateless Things released?
- Stateless Things was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.