Winter Wanderer (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Winter Wanderer is a drama and romance film directed by Kwak Ji-kyoon, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Min-woo, a medical student from a wealthy family, runs into Da-hye) as he rides his bicycle on campus. At first Da-hye dislikes Min-woo, but thanks to help from his charismatic friend Hyeon-tae, he grows closer to Da-hye and the two fall deeply in love. But happiness would not last long. Min-woo's business goes belly-up, and then he learns his birth mother is a military base-town prostitute. Do disturbed by this all he ends up in jail. Meanwhile, Da-hye grows more dependent on Hyeon-tae, and Hyeon-tae gets caught between his friendship for Min-woo and his love for Da-hye...
Who’s in it. Winter Wanderer stars Lee Mi-sook as Da-hye, Kang Seok-woo as Min-woo, Ahn Sung-ki as Hyeon-tae and Lee Hye-young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Winter Wanderer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winter Wanderer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter Wanderer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Wanderer (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winter Wanderer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winter Wanderer worth watching?
- Winter Wanderer holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Winter Wanderer?
- Winter Wanderer stars Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Hye-young and Cho Ju-mi.
- When was Winter Wanderer released?
- Winter Wanderer was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.