The Palaces (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2020, The Palaces is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Jang Hyun-seok, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The Palaces weaves together three interconnected stories of love, chance encounters, and personal dreams. After a painful breakup leaves aspiring actor Mo-beom with no memory of the previous night, he unexpectedly reunites with an ex at Deoksugung Palace. Meanwhile, Chloe, a Korean-French traveler with a passion for film photography, explores Gyeongbokgung alongside a newfound companion. At Changdeokgung, a struggling film student facing an uncertain future decides to create what may be his final movie.
Who’s in it. The Palaces stars Kim Mo-beom as Mo-beom, Nam So-hyeon as Seul-bi, Yoon Hye-ree as Hee-jung and Lee Sung-woo as Jung-nam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Palaces has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Palaces page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Palaces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Palaces (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Palaces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Palaces worth watching?
- The Palaces holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Palaces?
- The Palaces stars Kim Mo-beom, Nam So-hyeon, Yoon Hye-ree, Lee Sung-woo and Jang Hyun-suk.
- When was The Palaces released?
- The Palaces was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.