A Night on the Water (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1998, A Night on the Water is a drama and romance film directed by Kang Jung-soo, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After graduating from college, Sung-Ha enters a Canadian investment company and develops into a talented businessman. However, after a single mistake, he receives his discharge notice. In desolation, he spends his days drinking and gambling. Then Sung-Ha falls in love with a woman called Phoebe, whom he meets accidentally in the subway station, and who reminds him of his abused mother. Phoebe is a street walker with incurable pains, who was sexually abused by her stepfather. For her, tequila, sex, and drugs are the only means by which to end her pain and support herself. She meets a warm-hearted, ever-loving man who gives her the courage to live on. These are two people trying to ease their pains, a happy couple... However, Phoebe is not free from the memories of her past, and is afraid that her happiness might not last...
Who’s in it. A Night on the Water stars Ji-Ha Yu as Baek Seong-ha, Sung-Hi Lee as Phoebe, Jeff Anderson and Jody Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, A Night on the Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night on the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Night on the Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night on the Water (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Night on the Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Night on the Water worth watching?
- A Night on the Water holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Night on the Water?
- A Night on the Water stars Ji-Ha Yu, Sung-Hi Lee, Jeff Anderson, Jody Thompson and Yoon Jeong-hee.
- When was A Night on the Water released?
- A Night on the Water was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.