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To the Starry Island (1993)

Original title: 그 섬에 가고싶다

1993-12-24 · 1h 42m · KO
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Moon Chae-Ku and his friend Kim Chul try to bring the body of Moon's father back to his native Kwisong Island for burial. Their ferry is intercepted by resentful islanders who will not let the boat dock, because of the father's political activities in the 1950's, informing on Communist sympathizers. Kim Chul, through flashbacks, recalls people and events from his island childhood.

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Lee Chang-dongWriterPark Kwang-suDirector, Writer

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Ahn Sung-kiAhn Sung-kiKim ChulMoon Sung-keunMoon Sung-keunMoon Dok-bae / Moon Chae-kuHuh Joon-hoHuh Joon-hoSoondolShim Hye-jinShim Hye-jinOknimMin Kyung-jinMin Kyung-jinTinkerLee Yong-yiLee Yong-yiOpsunneKim Yong-manKim Yong-manHwang Sul-bong / Hwang Dong-palKim Bo-kyungKim Bo-kyungChoi Woo-hyeokChoi Woo-hyeokKim Chul as a boyHyung-in ChoiHyung-in ChoiNopdotaekAhn So-youngAhn So-youngPoltoknyeoKim Yong-manKim Yong-manHwang Sul-bong / Hwang Dong-pal

Keywords

IslandBurial

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · DramaTheme affinityIsland · BurialDialogue densityDramaDirector preference428175Actor preference413340 · 30693 · 193015Country preferenceKr

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Frequently asked questions about To the Starry Island

What is To the Starry Island about?

Moon Chae-Ku and his friend Kim Chul try to bring the body of Moon's father back to his native Kwisong Island for burial. Their ferry is intercepted by resentful islanders who will not let the boat dock, because of the father's political activities in the 1950's, informing on Communist sympathizers. Kim Chul, through flashbacks, recalls people and events from his island childhood.

How long is To the Starry Island?

To the Starry Island has a runtime of 102 minutes.