Like a Virgin
Seen it?2006 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama
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
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A chubby high school student participatee in a sports competition to win a cash prize for sex change surgery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
13 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Hae-jun, Lee Hae-young
- Ryu Deok-hwanOh Dong-ku
- Kim Yoon-seokDong-ku's Father
- Moon Se-yoonBig Guy
- Baek Yoon-sikCoach
- Lee EonPark Joon-woo
- Park Young-seoJong-man
- Tsuyoshi KusanagiJapanese Teacher
- Yoon Won-seokBig Guy
- Lee Sang-ahDong-ku's mother
- Choi Jung-wooPresident