Sugar (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2026, Sugar is a drama film directed by Choi Sin-choon, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A hard-working mom Mira's 9-year-old son Dong-myung collapses out of the blue due to Type-1 diabetes. Realizing Dong-myung now has to painfully take blood tests 365 days, her heart drops. Mira desperately looks for painless blood sugar monitoring devices globally and ends up importing 'DexCom' device, first time ever in Korea. Feeling empathetic to other patients, she begins to help other moms to buy the devices. However, Mira faces accusations of illegal import. She decides to take on the world for those in pain. Will Mira continue this battle, not just for her son but for the greater good?
Who’s in it. Sugar stars Choi Ji-woo as Mi-ra, Ko Dong-ha as Dong-myeong, Min Jin-woong as Jun-woo and Kim Young-sung as Cha-seon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sugar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sugar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sugar (2026)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sugar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sugar worth watching?
- Sugar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sugar?
- Sugar stars Choi Ji-woo, Ko Dong-ha, Min Jin-woong, Kim Young-sung and Kim Sun-young.
- When was Sugar released?
- Sugar was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.