2009: Lost Memories (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.1

2009: Lost Memories poster

Released in 2002, 2009: Lost Memories is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Lee Si-myung, running about 136 minutes. “The war has begun!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. There are breakpoints in the history, the result of a single event may change the whole course. In 1909, an assassination attempt of a Japanese governor fails. Now, in 2009, Korea is just another state of Japan's Empire & Seoul has become a major city. A Korean resistance group fights for liberty, independence & the restoration of true history. Two cops, Japanese & Korean, investigate the group.

Who’s in it. 2009: Lost Memories stars Jang Dong-gun as Masayuki Sakamoto, Toru Nakamura as Shojiro Saigo, Seo Jin-ho as Oh Hye-rin and Shin Goo as Takahashi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, 2009: Lost Memories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 2009: Lost Memories page.

If you liked it. Fans of 2009: Lost Memories tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 2009: Lost Memories (2002)?
In US, 2009: Lost Memories is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 2009: Lost Memories worth watching?
2009: Lost Memories holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 2009: Lost Memories?
2009: Lost Memories stars Jang Dong-gun, Toru Nakamura, Seo Jin-ho, Shin Goo and Ahn Kil-kang.
When was 2009: Lost Memories released?
2009: Lost Memories was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.