A Petal (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1996, A Petal is a drama film directed by Jang Sun-woo, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl is caught up in the 1980 Gwangju massacre, where Korean soldiers killed hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters who opposed the country's takeover by the military the year before. Flashbacks show the girl seeing her mother shot to death in the massacre. The film spurred the Korean public to demand the truth behind the incident, and their government eventually opened previously classified files on the massacre.
Who’s in it. A Petal stars Lee Jung-hyun as Girl, Moon Sung-keun as Mr. Jang, Lee Young-lan as Mother and Sol Kyung-gu as Us, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Petal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Petal page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Petal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Petal (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Petal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Petal worth watching?
- A Petal holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Petal?
- A Petal stars Lee Jung-hyun, Moon Sung-keun, Lee Young-lan, Sol Kyung-gu and Chu Sang-mi.
- When was A Petal released?
- A Petal was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.