Nameless Stars (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, Nameless Stars is a history film directed by Kim Kang-yun, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Nameless Stars recounts the history of Korean students' struggles against Japanese occupation by focusing on the Gwangju Student Independence Movement of 1929. The son of a freedom fighter, Sang-hun (Hwang Hae-nam) is a member of an anti-Japanese resistance group called "Seongjinhoe," composed of students who share a dedication to the cause of liberation. Their spiritual guide is a teacher named Song Un-in. One day, Yeong-ae (Cho Mi-ryeong), whose brother is a detective in the Japanese police force charged with monitoring independence movements, joins their group. Followinga series of sporadic incidents, the students gather one night to resolve on an uprising, but are discovered by the police. Young-ae is wrongfully accused of betraying their plans, but she risks her life in order to allow the group members to escape. The morning after, the students of Gwangju rise up against the Japanese government.
Who’s in it. Nameless Stars stars Mi-ryeong Jo as Yeong-ae, Choi Nam-hyun as Teacher Song, Min-ho Jang as Youngsik Choi and Hwang Hae-nam as Sang-hun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Nameless Stars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nameless Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nameless Stars tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nameless Stars (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nameless Stars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nameless Stars worth watching?
- Nameless Stars holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nameless Stars?
- Nameless Stars stars Mi-ryeong Jo, Choi Nam-hyun, Min-ho Jang, Hwang Hae-nam and Ok Jeon.
- When was Nameless Stars released?
- Nameless Stars was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.