A Shark (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2007, A Shark is a drama film directed by Kim Dong-hyun, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A fisherman, Young-Chul, who lives on an island, arrives at a city in the hot summer to show a white shark to his friend, Joon-Goo. Joon-Goo who is busy gambling somewhere does not show up, and the shark in Young-Chul’s bag is going bad. Yoo-Soo, who Young-Chul ran into at a park is released from prison and wandering from street to street not knowing where he can find his house. A crazy woman, Eun-Suk praying for rain in the middle of the park under glaring sunshine starts to chase Young-Chul and Yoo-Soo. She thinks the stink of the rotting shark is her dead baby’s smell.
Who’s in it. A Shark stars Kim Mi-Ya as Eun-Sook, Hong Seung-Il as Yoo-Soo, Ku Sung-hwan as Young-Chul and Ju Jin-mo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Shark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Shark page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Shark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Shark (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Shark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Shark worth watching?
- A Shark holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Shark?
- A Shark stars Kim Mi-Ya, Hong Seung-Il, Ku Sung-hwan and Ju Jin-mo.
- When was A Shark released?
- A Shark was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.