Punch
Seen it?2011 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 8 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A deadbeat teacher helps an angry, aimless teenager find direction in life during his final year of high school.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Berlin award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Han
- Yoo Ah-inDo Wan-deuk
- Kim Yoon-seokLee Dong-joo
- Park Soo-youngWan-deuk's Father
- Lee JasmineWan-deuk's Mother
- Kim Young-jaeNam Min-gu
- Ahn Kil-kangCoach
- Park Hyo-jooLee Ho-jeong
- Kang ByulJeong Yun-ha
- Kim Dong-youngHyeok-Ju
- Jo Deok-jaeDirector of Students