Planet of Snail (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2011, Planet of Snail is a drama and documentary film directed by Yi Seung-jun, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Young-Chan comes from planet of snail where deaf blind people live slow and quiet lives. When Young-Chan came to Earth, nobody understood his language and he was desperate. Then an angel walked into his life. Soon-Ho knows how it is to be lonely and soon becomes an inseparable part of his life. Young-Chan also discovers an amazing world under his fingers as he learned to read books with braille. Hopes began to grow and he dreams of writing a book. However, Soon-Ho cannot always be there for him because of her own problem of spine disability. The couple now should learn to survive alone. While Soon-Ho uneasily spends her first day waiting for his return, Young-Chan goes out for the biggest adventure of his life.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Planet of Snail (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planet of Snail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Planet of Snail worth watching?
Planet of Snail holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Planet of Snail released?
Planet of Snail was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.