Miracle on Jongno Street (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Miracle on Jongno Street is a documentary film directed by Lee Hyuk-sang, running about 119 minutes. “Boys, Be Gay!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story about 4 gay men who try to lead a normal life in Korea, the conservative and harsh country for LGBT in Asia. In the middle of making a queer film Jun-moon, a director, loses his self-confidence due to social scrutiny regarding his sexual orientation. Byung-gwon, a gay rights activist, has been participating in movements to establish equal rights for homosexual laborers. Young-soo, a chef who moved from the countryside 15 years ago, lived a lonely life but he finds happiness after joining a gay choir. Yol, who works for a major company, dreams of the day him and his partner, can have a legal wedding with overcoming the prejudice against people living with HIV/AIDS.
Who’s in it. Miracle on Jongno Street stars So Joon-moon as Himself, Jeong Yol as Himself, Choi Young-su as Himself and Jang Byeong-kwon as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Miracle on Jongno Street 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 Miracle on Jongno Street page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miracle on Jongno Street (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miracle on Jongno Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miracle on Jongno Street worth watching?
- Miracle on Jongno Street holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miracle on Jongno Street?
- Miracle on Jongno Street stars So Joon-moon, Jeong Yol, Choi Young-su and Jang Byeong-kwon.
- When was Miracle on Jongno Street released?
- Miracle on Jongno Street was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.