Sisters on the Road (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, Sisters on the Road is a drama film directed by Boo Ji-young, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The sudden death of her mother brings Myung-eun back home to Jeju island. There she meets her estranged sister Myung-ju and Myung-ju's daughter Seung-ah, still living at their old home, and Hyun-ah who has lived with them for over 20 years like a relative. A career woman whose hard exterior masks her illegitimacy and abandonment issues, Myung-eun tells Hyun-ah she wants to start looking for her father after the funeral. Single-minded in her desire to dig up memories of her father and discover why he left, Myung-eun resents that Myung-ju, who like their mother is a carefree fish trader and an unmarried mother of a young daughter, seemingly doesn't care. At first Myung-ju is reluctant to accompany Myung-eun, but after Hyun-ah persuades her, guilt and her sense of duty as an older sibling prevails. And so the two sisters who are dissimilar in character...
Who’s in it. Sisters on the Road stars Gong Hyo-jin as Myung-ju, Shin Min-a as Myung-eun, Chu Kwi-jung as Hye-sook and Se-eun Ahn as young Myung-eun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sisters on the Road has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sisters on the Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sisters on the Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sisters on the Road (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sisters on the Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sisters on the Road worth watching?
- Sisters on the Road holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sisters on the Road?
- Sisters on the Road stars Gong Hyo-jin, Shin Min-a, Chu Kwi-jung, Se-eun Ahn and Jin-wuk Kim.
- When was Sisters on the Road released?
- Sisters on the Road was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.