Under the Sky in Seoul (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, Under the Sky in Seoul is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lee Hyeong-pyo, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. An oriental doctor Kim Hak-gyu is a cantankerous man who is the longest-term householder in a small village in Seoul. He often causes domestic trouble by being nasty to his wife and his children. Kim Hyeon-ok, a daughter of a young widow who runs Nahana Beauty Shop, is in love with Choi Du-yeol, an obstetrician across the street. Kim Hak-gyu has great distaste for western medicine, and at the same time, is jealous of the obstetrician. He always gets in the way of Choi Du-yeol. Kim's son, Hyeon-gu, dates Jeom-ryae, a daughter of a bar owner.
Who’s in it. Under the Sky in Seoul stars Kim Seung-ho as Kim Hak-gyu, Heo Chang-kang as Park Ju-sa, Kim Hee-kap as No Mong-hyeon and Kim Jin-kyu as Choi Du-yeol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Under the Sky in Seoul 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 Under the Sky in Seoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Sky in Seoul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Sky in Seoul (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Sky in Seoul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Sky in Seoul worth watching?
- Under the Sky in Seoul holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Sky in Seoul?
- Under the Sky in Seoul stars Kim Seung-ho, Heo Chang-kang, Kim Hee-kap, Kim Jin-kyu and Choi Eun-hee.
- When was Under the Sky in Seoul released?
- Under the Sky in Seoul was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.