Alive (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, Alive is a drama film directed by Park Jung-bum, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. You earn as much as you work, and you live off that money. This simple proposition has always been a problem for Jung-cheol. At the soybean paste factory he went to work for in the bitter winter, he dreams of travelling to warm Philippines in spring - as long as he survives the winter making his portion of the soybean paste that he promised the boss. But the more he struggles to live, the worse it gets. And soon, the fermentation room turns musty with the black mold spreading from the thousands of ferment boiled soybean lumps.
Who’s in it. Alive stars Park Jung-bum as Jung-cheol, Lee Seung-yeon as Su-yeon, Park Myung-hoon as Myeong-hoon and Park Jae Young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alive (2015)?
- In US, Alive is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alive worth watching?
- Alive holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alive?
- Alive stars Park Jung-bum, Lee Seung-yeon, Park Myung-hoon, Park Jae Young and Lee Na-ra.
- When was Alive released?
- Alive was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.