The Shadowless Pagoda (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1957, The Shadowless Pagoda is a drama film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. On the eighth of April of King Gyoeng-deok's 10th year of the reign of the Unified Silla Period, Guseulagi, a daughter of Yu Jong, joins the king's parade to Bulguksa Temple, where she meets a stonemason named Asadal from Buyeo. Having a crush on him, she visits Sakyamuni Pagoda, a masonic site; only to find that Asadal had broken down from exhaustion. While she takes care of him, her love for him grows. But Asadal misses his wife who is waiting for him in Buyeo. Meanwhile, Geum Seong who has a crush on Guseulagi, asks his father, Geum Ji, to propose on behalf of him. But Yu Jong is so dissatisfied with Geum Ji because he is a treacherous subject, that he turns down the proposal, instead of hurrying up his daughter's marriage with Gyeongsin, a faithful subject. Asanyeo who has been waiting for her husband Asadal in Buyeo goes to Bulguksa Temple after her father-in-law had died.
Who’s in it. The Shadowless Pagoda stars Choi Eun-hee, Gwak Geon as Asadal, Han Eun-jin as Asanyeo and Kim Seung-ho as Paeng-gae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Shadowless Pagoda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadowless Pagoda page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadowless Pagoda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadowless Pagoda (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shadowless Pagoda change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shadowless Pagoda worth watching?
- The Shadowless Pagoda holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadowless Pagoda?
- The Shadowless Pagoda stars Choi Eun-hee, Gwak Geon, Han Eun-jin, Kim Seung-ho and Kang Kye-shik.
- When was The Shadowless Pagoda released?
- The Shadowless Pagoda was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.