Stranger than Paradise (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Stranger than Paradise is a drama series.
What it’s about. Yun-Jae is a lonely but successful lawyer who was abandoned as a child and adopted to Canada. One day, he goes back to Korea after receiving word that his birth family was found. But he fails to meet his family and after returning to Canada, finds out that a trusted colleague and his girlfriend have both betrayed him. He loses the will to live and jumps off of a cruise ship. However he is rescued along with Hee-ran, a popular singer who jumped off the cruise ship at the same time he did. Yun-Jae and Hee-Ran who meet in this unusual way, take a beautiful journey through Canada together and part after a sweet farewell kiss. San-Ho, grew up in a family that was so poor that his parents were forced to abandon his older brother as a child. And he becomes Hee-Ran’s road manager in the hopes of becoming successful. Although people don’t take him seriously, he is full of ambition and aims to become one of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry.
Who’s in it. Stranger than Paradise stars Uhm Tae-woong as Kang San Ho, Kim Min-joung as Yoo Hee Ran, Lee Sung-jae as No Yoon Jae and Son Byung-ho as Nam Il Woong.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Stranger than Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger than Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger than Paradise tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger than Paradise (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stranger than Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stranger than Paradise worth watching?
- Stranger than Paradise holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger than Paradise?
- Stranger than Paradise stars Uhm Tae-woong, Kim Min-joung, Lee Sung-jae and Son Byung-ho.
- When was Stranger than Paradise released?
- Stranger than Paradise was released in 2006.