Once Upon a Time in Seoul (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Once Upon a Time in Seoul is a drama film directed by Bae Hyeong-jun, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. 1953, the Korean war has ended, but the fight for survival has just begun. Two 18 year old boys, Tae-ho and Jong-du, live in a camp for orphaned boys, which is more of a concentration camp where everyone suffers from hunger, inhumane treatment and unbearable work conditions. But these two have a dream of a better tomorrow. Tae-ho is the one with wits and brains and Jong-du is the tough street fighter. Together they scheme to steal US Army supplies and recruit other boys to grow their business. But when they start to take business away from the local gangsters, their fight fur survival turns into a war…
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in Seoul stars Lee Wan as Jong-du, Song Chang-eui as Tae-ho, Greena Park as Soon-nam and Lee Ki-young as Do-cheol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Once Upon a Time in Seoul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in Seoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Seoul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Seoul (2008)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in Seoul is available to stream on AsianCrush. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Time in Seoul worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in Seoul holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Seoul?
- Once Upon a Time in Seoul stars Lee Wan, Song Chang-eui, Greena Park, Lee Ki-young and An Kil-kang.
- When was Once Upon a Time in Seoul released?
- Once Upon a Time in Seoul was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.