Downfall (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Downfall is a drama and romance film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around an orphan girl who became a prostitute to survive and finds love with one of her clients. A young woman is tricked into prostitution, thinking she's going to sell beverages at a village store. She soon learns about the dark world of Korea's red-light districts, where a prostitute is exploited by johns, their pimps and society. She befriends one of her johns, a country bumpkin, who keeps in touch with her over the years. The film is a look at Korea's prostitution from the 1970s to the 1990s told through her story.
Who’s in it. Downfall stars Shin Eun-kyung as Young Eun, Jeong-hyeon Han as Gil-young, Choi Dong-joon as Nak Hyeon and Kyeong-sun Jeon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Downfall 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 Downfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downfall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downfall (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Downfall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Downfall worth watching?
- Downfall holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Downfall?
- Downfall stars Shin Eun-kyung, Jeong-hyeon Han, Choi Dong-joon, Kyeong-sun Jeon and Ahn Byeong-kyeong.
- When was Downfall released?
- Downfall was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.