A Brand New Life (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, A Brand New Life is a drama film directed by Ounie Lecomte, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Jinhee is taken by her father to an orphanage near Seoul. He leaves her there never to return, and she struggles to come to grips with her fate. Jinhee desperately believes her father will come back for her and take her on a trip. The film is based on the experiences of the director, an ethnic Korean who was adopted by a French couple in the 1970s.
Who’s in it. A Brand New Life stars Kim Sae-ron as Jin-hee, Park Do-Yeon as Sookhee, Ko Asung as Ye-shin and Park Myung-shin as nanny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Brand New Life 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 Brand New Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Brand New Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Brand New Life (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Brand New Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Brand New Life worth watching?
- A Brand New Life holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Brand New Life?
- A Brand New Life stars Kim Sae-ron, Park Do-Yeon, Ko Asung, Park Myung-shin and Sul Kyung-gu.
- When was A Brand New Life released?
- A Brand New Life was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.