Jiseul (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2013, Jiseul is a drama, war and history film directed by O Muel, running about 108 minutes. “1948, One Island, One Giant Grave” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The populace of a South Korean island rebels against police brutality. The protesters are labeled as communists, and the army is dispatched.

Who’s in it. Jiseul stars Sung Min-chul as Man-chul, Oh Young-soon as Mu-dong's Mother, Moon Suk-bum as Won-shik and Jang Kyung-sub as Master Sergeant Kim, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Jiseul 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 Jiseul page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jiseul (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jiseul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Jiseul worth watching?
Jiseul holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jiseul?
Jiseul stars Sung Min-chul, Oh Young-soon, Moon Suk-bum, Jang Kyung-sub and Baek Jong-hwan.
When was Jiseul released?
Jiseul was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.