Mapado (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Mapado is a comedy and drama film directed by Choo Chang-min, running about 105 minutes. “20 years without a man… until tonight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gangster and a corrupt police officer travel to the tiny remote island of Mapado to hunt down a young woman who has run off with a winning lottery ticket. Upon arriving, they discover that no one lives there except for five old women who have not once seen a man for 20 years. Both men soon experience a nightmare of hard labor and harassment.
Who’s in it. Mapado stars Lee Moon-sik as Na Chung-Su, Lee Jung-Jin as Uhm Jae-Chul, Kil Hae-yeon as Woman from Jeju and Kim Soo-mi as Woman from Jinan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mapado 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 Mapado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mapado tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mapado (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mapado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mapado worth watching?
- Mapado holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mapado?
- Mapado stars Lee Moon-sik, Lee Jung-Jin, Kil Hae-yeon, Kim Soo-mi and Yeo Un-gye.
- When was Mapado released?
- Mapado was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.