Homophobia (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Homophobia is a drama film directed by Jang Gi-won, running about 84 minutes. “A film that shows the process of recognizing and understanding homosexuals through the eyes of a man who hates them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young-taek is a high school student. One day, a boy visits his house. It turns out that this boy is his father's lover. He can't believe that his father is gay but eventually accepts the fact. After he graduates from high school and attends university, he meets a senior classmate who becomes being in love with him. The senior classmate harasses him in the name of love. After he goes to serve in the army, he is sexually harassed by his sergeant who has a girlfriend. Young-taek has been homophobic, but after meeting different people, he reconsiders life and love.
Who’s in it. Homophobia stars Kim Yeong-taek as Yeong-taek, Seo Hyun-seok as A senior in university, Choi Jae-sung as Sergeant Jo and Lee Sang-woo as Tae-rim, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homophobia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homophobia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homophobia (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homophobia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Homophobia?
- Homophobia stars Kim Yeong-taek, Seo Hyun-seok, Choi Jae-sung, Lee Sang-woo and Kim Young-gune.
- When was Homophobia released?
- Homophobia was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.