Ardor (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2002, Ardor is a thriller and drama film directed by Byun Young-joo, running about 112 minutes. “An indecent affair, a daring love of a lifetime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In revenge for her husband's infidelity, a young beautiful housewife, Mi-heun, starts an affair with an attractive young doctor, In-gyu. Despite her husband's efforts to regain her love and the disapproval by the conservative little town, Mi-huen gradually finds happiness and satisfaction in the affair and decides to turn her back on her quiet life.
Who’s in it. Ardor stars Yunjin Kim as Mi-heun, Lee Jong-won as In-gyu, Ha Seung-lee as Su-jin and Kim Min-kyeong as Young-woo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ardor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ardor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ardor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ardor (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ardor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ardor worth watching?
- Ardor holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ardor?
- Ardor stars Yunjin Kim, Lee Jong-won, Ha Seung-lee, Kim Min-kyeong and Yoon Da-kyung.
- When was Ardor released?
- Ardor was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.