Io Island (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Io Island is a drama and mystery film directed by Kim Ki-young, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A company is studying the possibility to open a spa hotel named after a mythical island, Ieodo. The island is inhabited by the souls of drowned sailors. During a study trip to the location of the hotel lost a journalist under mysterious circumstances. One of the contractors go to Ieodo's neighboring island, populated by widows of the dead sailors, to unravel the disappearance.
Who’s in it. Io Island stars Lee Hwa-si as Barmaid, Kim Jung-chul as Seon Woo-hyeon, Choi Yun-seok as Cheon Nam-seok and Kwon Mi-hye as Park Yeo-in, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Io Island 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 Io Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Io Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Io Island (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Io Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Io Island worth watching?
- Io Island holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Io Island?
- Io Island stars Lee Hwa-si, Kim Jung-chul, Choi Yun-seok, Kwon Mi-hye and Park Jeong-ja.
- When was Io Island released?
- Io Island was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.