Spring in the Korean Peninsula (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1941, Spring in the Korean Peninsula is a drama film directed by Lee Byung-il, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Film producer Lee Yeong-il is introduced to Jeong-hee, his friend's little sister. Unable to find an appropriate slot for her in his movie, he gets her a job in a record company and watches out for her. In time, their love grows deeper. Meanwhile, director Heo Hoon, who is making the film 'The Story of Chun-hyang' with Yeong-il, fires the lead actress of the film, Anna, when she causes too much trouble. Instead, Jeong-hee is hired in her place. Just as Jeong-hee proves herself worthy of the casting and the film-making progresses smoothly, Yeong-il and Heo Hoon face financial difficulties. Yeong-il turns to embezzlement in desperation and is thrown in jail.
Who’s in it. Spring in the Korean Peninsula stars Kim Il-hae as I Yeong-il, So-young Kim as Gim Jeong-hui / Chun-hyang, Seo Wol-yeong as Heo Hun (Movie Director) and Ran Beak as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Spring in the Korean Peninsula 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 Spring in the Korean Peninsula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring in the Korean Peninsula tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring in the Korean Peninsula (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring in the Korean Peninsula change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spring in the Korean Peninsula worth watching?
- Spring in the Korean Peninsula holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spring in the Korean Peninsula?
- Spring in the Korean Peninsula stars Kim Il-hae, So-young Kim, Seo Wol-yeong, Ran Beak and Kim Han.
- When was Spring in the Korean Peninsula released?
- Spring in the Korean Peninsula was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.