Mr. Sunshine
Seen it?2018 | 1 seasons | 75 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience, 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 loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 30 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
14 wins and 13 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 187K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Lee Eung-bok, Kim Eun-sook
- Lee Byung-hunEugene Choi / Choi Yu-jin
- Kim Tae-riGo Ae-shin
- Yoo Yeon-seokGu Dong-mae
- Kim Min-joungKudo Hina
- Byun Yo-hanKim Hui-seong
- Kim Kap-sooHwang Eun-san
- Choi Mu-sungJang Seung-gu
- Lee Ho-jaeGo Sa-hong
- Kim Eui-sungLee Wan-ik
- Kim Nam-heeTakashi Mori