The Poet and the Boy
Seen it?2017 | 110 min | 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
- 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 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$90K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Yang-hee
- Yang Ik-juneHyun Taek-ki
- Jeon Hye-jinGang-sun
- Jung Ga-ramSe-yun
- Bang Eun-heeBoy's Mother
- Kim Sung-kyunBong-yeon
- InanBoy's Father
- Baek Ji-wonMember of Dongin
- Choi Hee-jinDoctor
- Kim Jong-sooCEO of Dongin
- Lee Eun-jooMember of Dongin