Starting Point (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1969, Starting Point is a drama film directed by Kim Soo-yong, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Sang-hun, a painter, and Yeong-hun, a doctor, are brothers. Sang-hun's girlfriend left him for another man, and he draws her portrait everyday. Yeong-hun, the older of the two, makes a medical mistake, and his young patient dies. Because of the guilty conscience, he abandons the career as a doctor and devotes himself to writing a novel. However, the brothers have high self-esteem and finally overcome their weaknesses to make a fresh start.
Who’s in it. Starting Point stars Shin Seong-il, Nam Jeong-im, Lee Soon-jae and Heo Chang-kang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Starting Point sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starting Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starting Point tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starting Point (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starting Point change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starting Point worth watching?
- Starting Point holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Starting Point?
- Starting Point stars Shin Seong-il, Nam Jeong-im, Lee Soon-jae, Heo Chang-kang and Han Seong.
- When was Starting Point released?
- Starting Point was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.