Runaway (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Runaway is a drama film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Song Ryul returns to the countryside to see his ill father. After his cousin conspires with the Japanese occupiers to sell their crop, Song Ryul is forced to emigrate to Kando (Jiandao) in Manchuria. His family faces numerous adversities there and after a row with a local pharmacist, he is imprisoned. The prison is raided by Kim Il-sung and his guerrillas, who free the inmates, who take revenge on the Japanese by blowing up a railway.
Who’s in it. Runaway stars Choe Sang-soo as Song Ryul, Choi Eun-hee as Song Ryul's wife and Yeon-sil Kim.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Runaway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway (1984)?
- In US, Runaway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway worth watching?
- Runaway holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runaway?
- Runaway stars Choe Sang-soo, Choi Eun-hee and Yeon-sil Kim.
- When was Runaway released?
- Runaway was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.