Scent of a Man (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Scent of a Man is a drama and romance film directed by Jang Hyeon-su, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. One foggy spring day, the 12-year-old Hyeok-su meets the young Eun-hye and determines then and there that he will love her for the rest of his life. Many years later, Hyeok-su is preparing to enter college when he rescues a woman from assault. It turns out to be Eun-hye. Despite the passage of time, neither had forgotten the other and they renew their relationship. However, fate places another smitten man in Eun-hye's life. He is also determined that he will marry Eun-hye. Eventually, Eun-hye is forced to choose between them.
Who’s in it. Scent of a Man stars Kim Seung-woo as Kwan Hyuk-su, Myung Se-bin as Shin Eun-hye, Jo Min-ki as Jeong Cheol-min and Lee Beom-soo as Man with Sunglasses, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Scent of a Man 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 Scent of a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scent of a Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scent of a Man (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scent of a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scent of a Man worth watching?
- Scent of a Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scent of a Man?
- Scent of a Man stars Kim Seung-woo, Myung Se-bin, Jo Min-ki, Lee Beom-soo and Lee Yo-won.
- When was Scent of a Man released?
- Scent of a Man was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.