Bandhobi (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Bandhobi is a drama film directed by Shin Dong-il, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Min-Seo, a 17-year old rebellious high school Korean girl, lives in a small apartment with her mother and her mother’s penniless lover. She hates her mother’s lover and doesn’t understand both of them. Karim, a 29-year old Muslim migrant worker from Bangladesh has to leave Korea in a month. Before departing, he is desperately searching for his ex-boss to get his unpaid salary. One day, as Min-Seo’s summer vacation begins, Karim encounters Min-Seo on a bus, and together they set out on an emotional journey.
Who’s in it. Bandhobi stars Baek Jin-hee as Min-Seo, Mahbub Alam as Karim, Park Hyeok-kwon as Ki-hong and Yang Hae-hun as Gas Station Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bandhobi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bandhobi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandhobi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bandhobi (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bandhobi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bandhobi worth watching?
- Bandhobi holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandhobi?
- Bandhobi stars Baek Jin-hee, Mahbub Alam, Park Hyeok-kwon, Yang Hae-hun and Kim Sun.
- When was Bandhobi released?
- Bandhobi was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.