If the Sun Rises in the West (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, If the Sun Rises in the West is a comedy and romance film directed by Lee Eun, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The classic love story between the famous actress and the plain ordinary man.
Who’s in it. If the Sun Rises in the West stars Im Chang-jung as Kim Beom-soo, Ko So-young as Nam Hyun-joo / Yoo Ha-rin, Kim Sang-kyung and Cha Seung-won as Byun Ji-min, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, If the Sun Rises in the West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If the Sun Rises in the West page.
If you liked it. Fans of If the Sun Rises in the West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If the Sun Rises in the West (1998)?
- In US, If the Sun Rises in the West is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is If the Sun Rises in the West worth watching?
- If the Sun Rises in the West holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in If the Sun Rises in the West?
- If the Sun Rises in the West stars Im Chang-jung, Ko So-young, Kim Sang-kyung, Cha Seung-won and Lee Beom-soo.
- When was If the Sun Rises in the West released?
- If the Sun Rises in the West was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.