Hope
Seen it?2013 | 123 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (8.4 out of 10). 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 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 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 12 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 impactSolid
About 277K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Joon-ik
- Sul Kyung-guDong-hoon
- Uhm Ji-wonMi-hee
- Lee ReSo-won
- Kim Sang-hoGwang-sik
- Kim Hae-sookPsychiatrist Jung-sook
- Ra Mi-ranYoung-suk's Mother
- Kwon Tae-wonDetective Squad Chief
- Kang Shin-chulProsecutor
- Seo Hyun-wooParamedic
- Cha Mi-kyungVice Principal