Pained (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, Pained is a drama and romance film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. After losing his family when he was young, Nam-soon feels no pain. He cannot feel physical pain and is emotionally barren until he meets Dong-hyeon, who calls herself a vampire because she suffers from hemophilia. Unlike Dong-hyeon, when Nam-soon is injured, she bleeds from even the smallest wound. As the two grow closer, Dong-hyeon suddenly begins to lose his lifelong insensitivity to pain and the hurt of a lifetime washes over him.
Who’s in it. Pained stars Kwon Sang-woo as Nam Soon, Jung Ryeo-won as Dong Hyeon, Ma Dong-seok as Beom No and Jang Young-nam as Gye-jung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pained 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 Pained page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pained tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pained (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pained change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pained worth watching?
- Pained holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Pained?
- Pained stars Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Ryeo-won, Ma Dong-seok, Jang Young-nam and Sa-Hee.
- When was Pained released?
- Pained was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.