The Murmuring (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, The Murmuring is a notable film directed by Byun Young-joo.
What it’s about. At noon every Wednesday, women who used to be comfort ladies and their supporters demonstrated against the Japanese Government in an attempt to receive an official apology and compensation for damages against Korean women who had been held captive as sex slaves by the imperialist Japanese Army during World War II. Overcaming years of embarrassment and silence, the old women tell us their stories of the past. A house called 'Share' is the shared residence of six women with the same past. Learning Korean alphabet and drawing regardless of weather, they continue their hard lives to overcome the period of regret and pain.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Murmuring 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 The Murmuring page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murmuring (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Murmuring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Murmuring worth watching?
- The Murmuring holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Murmuring released?
- The Murmuring was released in 1995.