Passage to Buddha (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1993, Passage to Buddha is a drama film directed by Jang Sun-woo, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy mourns the death of his father, and begins a quest to find his mother. He encounters many people on the way who quote Buddhist precepts: an eccentric monk, a girl who grows up into a young woman, a prison inmate, a foul-mouthed doctor and the young son of a hard drinking astronomer. Each of them tell the boy to seek someone to help him find the truth and his mother.
Who’s in it. Passage to Buddha stars Oh Tae-kyung as Seon-jae, Lee Hye-young as Ma-ni, Won Mi-kyung as Lady of lotus and Shin Hyun-joon as Ji-ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Passage to Buddha 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 Passage to Buddha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passage to Buddha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passage to Buddha (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passage to Buddha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passage to Buddha worth watching?
- Passage to Buddha holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passage to Buddha?
- Passage to Buddha stars Oh Tae-kyung, Lee Hye-young, Won Mi-kyung, Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Hye-sun.