Waste Area (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2025, Waste Area is a drama and comedy film directed by Jung Hae-yoon, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. One holiday morning, a cleaning woman arrives at work alone. She discovers an unconscious man among the garbage. Another man, looking for a garbage bag, approaches them. The three strangers decide to go in search of the missing bag.
Who’s in it. Waste Area stars Lee Yu-ra as Cleaner, Kim Il-ji as Youth guy and Jang Yo-hoon as Cleaner 2.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Waste Area has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waste Area page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waste Area tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waste Area (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waste Area change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waste Area worth watching?
- Waste Area holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waste Area?
- Waste Area stars Lee Yu-ra, Kim Il-ji and Jang Yo-hoon.
- When was Waste Area released?
- Waste Area was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.