A Light Sleep (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, A Light Sleep is a drama film directed by Seo Min-yeong, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Sixteen-year-old Yeo Lin used to have a boyfriend and normal life, but everything changed when she lost both her parents two years ago. To support her siblings, she sells her body. Quietly bearing wounds and responsibilities beyond her age, she faces the cruel trials of love, friendship, and premature adulthood, and she does it all in seeming detachment. Always tired, Yeo Lin suffers from chronic insomnia and relies on medication to sleep. For Yeo Lin, sleep is an escape that she wakes from too soon.
Who’s in it. A Light Sleep stars Lee Ah-jin as Yeol-lin, Hong Ah-reum as Soo-jin, Lim Hyung-kook as Hong-sik and Park In-Soo as Cop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Light Sleep 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 A Light Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Light Sleep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Light Sleep (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Light Sleep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Light Sleep worth watching?
- A Light Sleep holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Light Sleep?
- A Light Sleep stars Lee Ah-jin, Hong Ah-reum, Lim Hyung-kook, Park In-Soo and Jung In-gi.
- When was A Light Sleep released?
- A Light Sleep was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.