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Nameless Stars

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1959 | 106 min | History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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
Best for anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1959: an older pace and style.

The son of a freedom fighter, Sang-hun is a member of an anti-Japanese resistance group called "Seongjinhoe," composed of students who share a dedication to the cause of liberation. Their spiritual guide is a teacher named Song Un-in. One day, Yeong-ae, whose brother is a detective in the Japanese police force charged with monitoring independence movements, joins their group. Following a series of sporadic incidents, the students gather one night to resolve on an uprising, but are discovered by the police. Young-ae is wrongfully accused of betraying their plans, but she risks her life in order to allow the group members to escape. The morning after, the students of Gwangju rise up against the Japanese government.

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 powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kim Kang-yun

  • Jo Mi-ryeongYeong-ae
  • Hwang Hae-namSang-hun
  • Choi Nam-hyunTeacher Song
  • Jang Min-hoYoungsik Choi
  • Jeon OkMr. Yoon (Sang-hoon's mother)
  • Kim Shin-jaeMrs. Lee (Song's wife)
  • Lee Bin-hwa
  • Jeon Gye-hyeonInok
  • Kim Hyeon-ju
  • Byeon Gi-jong