Noriko Goes to Seoul (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, Noriko Goes to Seoul is a drama and music film directed by Lee Gyo-wook, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Mori Noriko is a Japanese housewife with a taciturn husband, Hiroshi, and a teenage daughter, Miyuki, neither of whom can understand her interest in the Hallyu star Kim Hyun Jae. When Noriko receives the news one day that she has lung cancer, she decides to gather her courage to travel to Seoul and see Hyun Jae, who's judging a music audition. There, she meets Kim Min Ha, a young man who continually fails auditions despite his talent and passion for music. The two develop a friendship, with Noriko helping Min Ha overcome obstacles to achieve his dream.
Who’s in it. Noriko Goes to Seoul stars Reiko Takashima, Lee Hong-gi, Masanobu Katsumura and Kim Ji-young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Noriko Goes to Seoul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Noriko Goes to Seoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Noriko Goes to Seoul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Noriko Goes to Seoul (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Noriko Goes to Seoul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Noriko Goes to Seoul worth watching?
- Noriko Goes to Seoul holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Noriko Goes to Seoul?
- Noriko Goes to Seoul stars Reiko Takashima, Lee Hong-gi, Masanobu Katsumura, Kim Ji-young and Manami Ikura.
- When was Noriko Goes to Seoul released?
- Noriko Goes to Seoul was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.