Crossing (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Crossing is a drama film directed by Kim Tae-gyun, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Yong-soo is an ex-soccer player who lives in a small coal-mine village in North Korea with his wife and young son, Joon. Although living in extreme poverty like many other families in North Korea, the family is happy just to be with each other. Then one day, Yong-soo's pregnant wife becomes critically ill. Let alone medicine, Yong-soo can't even find food for her in North Korea. So he decides to secretly cross the border to China hoping to find the medicine for his wife.
Who’s in it. Crossing stars Cha In-pyo as Kim Yong-soo, Shin Myeong-cheol as Kim Joon, Joo Da-young as Mi-seon and Jung In-gi as Sang-cheol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Crossing 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 Crossing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossing (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crossing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crossing worth watching?
- Crossing holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crossing?
- Crossing stars Cha In-pyo, Shin Myeong-cheol, Joo Da-young, Jung In-gi and Lee Young-hoo.
- When was Crossing released?
- Crossing was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.