Festival (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, Festival is a comedy and drama film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. While awaiting the publication of his fairytale about his dementia-stricken octogenarian mother, an acclaimed South Korean novelist receives news that she has passed away, so he leaves the city and returns to her village to take part in the funeral.
Who’s in it. Festival stars Ahn Sung-ki as Lee Joon-seop, Oh Jung-hae as Lee Yong-soon, Lee Geum-ju as Choi Ji-hyeon and Yun Il-Ju as Singer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Festival 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 Festival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Festival tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Festival (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Festival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Festival worth watching?
- Festival holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Festival?
- Festival stars Ahn Sung-ki, Oh Jung-hae, Lee Geum-ju, Yun Il-Ju and Lee Eol.
- When was Festival released?
- Festival was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.