Modern Boy
Seen it?2008 | 121 min | War, Romance, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Aimed squarely at people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and war-film fans. Made for a blanket and a quiet evening. If you loved Suite Française, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
During the Japanese occupation, a Korean modern boy, who wants to fit in with the Japanese, falls in love with a Korean freedom fighter.
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
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jung Ji-woo
- Park Hae-ilLee Hae-myung
- Kim Hye-sooCho Nan-sil
- Kim Nam-gilHidaka Shinsuke
- Kim Joon-baeBaek Sang-heo
- Kim Young-jaeOgai
- Shin GuHae-myung's Father
- Ju Seok-taeDetective in a beret
- Lim Seo-yeonYoko Ishida
- Hong Seung-jinCheol-kwon
- Hwang Sang-kyungMr. Lee