Desire (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2004, Desire is a romance film directed by Kim Eung-soo, running about 85 minutes. “Temptation lies at every corner” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple is set in their monotonous life until the husband has a homosexual affair with a young male prostitute. Suspicious of her husband, the wife seeks the truth and eventually ends up in bed with the same young man. Their desire has a new meaning.
Who’s in it. Desire stars Jang So-yeon as So-yeon, Ahn Nae-sang as Kyu-min, Lee Dong-kyu as Leo and Lee Soo-ah as Rosa.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (2004)?
- In US, Desire is available to stream on AsianCrush and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desire?
- Desire stars Jang So-yeon, Ahn Nae-sang, Lee Dong-kyu and Lee Soo-ah.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.