To the Last Day
Seen it?1960 | 109 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
Captain Kim is grievously wounded in the first days of the war. When the northern troops continue their advance, his wife and small daughters flee south to Taegu, dragging him along in a two-wheel handcart. His wife struggles to keep herself and their surviving daughter alive. Working as a market trader, she meets a kind young man -- who happens to be tall, dark and handsome.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 765 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shin Sang-ok
- Choi Eun-heeHye-kyung
- Kim Jin-kyuCaptain Kim
- Namkoong WonMr. Jo
- Shin Seong-ilPark Sang-sa
- Kim Hye-jeongHye-jung
- Go Seon-aeHye-kyung's Mother
- Jeon Young-sunSeon-kyung
- Jeong Seong-sukYeong-seon
- Park Gyeong-juSurgeon
- Kim JinCaptain Choi's wife