Han Gong-ju
Seen it?2014 | 112 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boy A or The Pursuit of Happyness, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After being involved in a traumatic incident, 17-year-old Gong-ju is forced to change schools. Uncared for by her parents, her previous teacher arranges for her to hide away at his mother's place. It takes time for her past to catch up with her, but when it does the revelation is devastating.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
24 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 96K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Su-jin
- Chun Woo-heeHan Gong-ju
- Jung In-sunEun-hee
- Kim So-youngHwa-ok
- Lee Young-ranMs. Lee
- Kwon Beom-taekChief of Police Substation
- Jo Dae-heeLee Nan-do
- Kimchoi Yong-joonDong-yoon
- Kim Hyun-joonMin-ho
- Yoo Seung-mokHan Gong-ju's Father
- Seong Yeo-jinHan Gong-ju's Mother