Castaway on the Moon
Seen it?2009 | 119 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Past Lives or The Apartment, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
6 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Hae-jun
- Jung Jae-youngMr. Kim
- Jung Ryeo-wonKim Jung-yeon
- Yang Mi-kyungJung-yeon's Mother
- Lee Sang-hunSeung-geun's Father
- Jang So-yeonSeung-geun's Girlfriend
- Park Young-seoDelivery Man
- Koo Kyo-hwanPublic Service Employee
- Lee Kyung-joonHigh School Kim
- Min Kyung-jinAPT Security
- Jang Nam-yeolBus Driver