I Am Sun Mu (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, I Am Sun Mu is an animation and documentary film directed by Adam Sjöberg, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Operating under a pseudonym which means 'no boundaries' - North Korean defector Sun Mu creates political pop art based on his life, homeland, and hope for a future united Korea. His hidden identity is nearly compromised when a massive historical exhibit in Beijing is shuttered by Chinese and North Korean authorities.
Who’s in it. I Am Sun Mu stars Kim Il-sung as Self (archive footage), Kim Jong-il as Self (archive footage) and Kim Jong-un as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, I Am Sun Mu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am Sun Mu page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am Sun Mu tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Sun Mu (2015)?
- In US, I Am Sun Mu is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Am Sun Mu worth watching?
- I Am Sun Mu holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am Sun Mu?
- I Am Sun Mu stars Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un.
- When was I Am Sun Mu released?
- I Am Sun Mu was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.