My Korean Teacher (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 2016, My Korean Teacher is a comedy and romance film directed by Yuzo Asahara, running about 98 minutes. “LOVE BLOOMS ON THE ISLAND OF OKINAWA” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young-Ung was dumped by his girlfriend. While he is in Okinawa, Japan on a business trip, the company he works for goes bankrupt. Sakura is a single mother and works for a travel agency. She needs to learn Korean for her job. At a Korean language institute, Sakura meets Young-Ung and their romance begins.
Who’s in it. My Korean Teacher stars Kim Jong-woon as Young-Ung, Nozomi Sasaki as Sakura, Masahiro Sato as Kawamoto and Eri Fuse as Sayuri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, My Korean Teacher sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Korean Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Korean Teacher tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Korean Teacher (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Korean Teacher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Korean Teacher worth watching?
- My Korean Teacher holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Korean Teacher?
- My Korean Teacher stars Kim Jong-woon, Nozomi Sasaki, Masahiro Sato, Eri Fuse and Isao Takeno.
- When was My Korean Teacher released?
- My Korean Teacher was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.