Paradise (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, Paradise is a drama film directed by Lee Jang-Soo, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman released from prison, gets on a ship without any plans to find an island called ‘Paradise’ that was advertised on a flyer she got in the train. She meets a male teacher on the ship who helps her to get a job at a school cafeteria on the island. One day, she rescues a student who happened to be making the same mistake the woman made which eventually landed her in prison. Despite the rescue, the girl eventually catches on fire.
Who’s in it. Paradise stars Kim Ha-neul as Mi-kyeong, Ji Jin-hee as Il-ho, Kim You-jung as Hwa-ran and Jeon Soo-kyeong as Aram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Paradise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paradise worth watching?
- Paradise holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paradise?
- Paradise stars Kim Ha-neul, Ji Jin-hee, Kim You-jung, Jeon Soo-kyeong and Jeong Min-sung.
- When was Paradise released?
- Paradise was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.