Hosanna (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Hosanna is a drama film directed by Na Young-kil, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. Hosanna is an ancient cry of jubilation and entreaty, which according to the New Testament, was used by the crowds greeting Jesus when he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. In a remote village in Korea lives a boy with the power to heal. He can resurrect the dead. And that is exactly what he does. Curing people of death, he gives them back life. However, the new life doesn’t cure them, on the contrary. Rejecting the chance proffered by rebirth, the fighting, killing and murder continue. They punish, spit upon and antagonise the boy. Refusing to be deterred, he goes his own way. The boy and the villagers move about in rigorously framed shots, practically devoid of emotion. There is no cry of jubilation.

Who’s in it. Hosanna stars Ji Hye-chan as Boy, Park Ji-hwan as Myung-geun, Hyeong Yeong-seon as Mr.Jin and Jeong Jong-yeol as Mr.Lim.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hosanna page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hosanna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.