Gyeongju
Seen it?2014 | 145 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Sits nicely alongside The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A Beijing professor returns to his stomping grounds for a friend's funeral. Reflecting on the past, he meets a tea shop owner who sparks feelings of love in a time of pain.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
5 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zhang Lu
- Park Hae-ilChoi Hyeon
- Shin Min-aGong Yoon-hee
- Yoon Jin-seoYeo-jeong
- Kim Tae-hunDetective Lee Young-min
- Kwak Ja-hyungLee Chun-won
- Shin So-yulDa-yeon
- Bek Hyun-jinProfessor Park
- Ryoo Seung-wanTeacher Kang
- Jung In-sunJo Hyun-jung
- Kim Su-anLittle Girl