Finding Santos (2025)

A message delivered 75 years later

Finding Santos (2025) poster

Woojin was once a popular K-POP star, but now he is a faded celebrity. Tormented by obsessive stalker fans and malicious online comments, he lives in isolation, cut off from the world. One day, his only family—his grandmother—asks him to find Santos, a Philippine veteran who once saved her during the Korean War. With his long-time manager and best friend Junha by his side, Woojin sets off for the Philippines. At Manila Airport, he unexpectedly meets Gabby, a mysterious young woman and longtime fan of his, who eagerly offers to help. Soon, Gabby’s best friend, the vibrant and quirky influencer Lara, joins them, and an unplanned journey begins.

Director: Son Hyeon-woo
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paik Seung-sook
Production: SBTown, GV Entertainment Production
Country: Philippines, South Korea
Language: English, Tagalog, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Trailer

Finding Santos Trailer
More Films by Director: Son Hyeon-woo
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finding Santos about?
Woojin was once a popular K-POP star, but now he is a faded celebrity. Tormented by obsessive stalker fans and malicious online comments, he lives in isolation, cut off from the world. One day, his only family—his grandmother—asks him to find Santos, a Philippine veteran who once saved her during the Korean War. With his long-time manager and best friend Junha by his side, Woojin sets off for the Philippines. At Manila Airport, he unexpectedly meets Gabby, a mysterious young woman and longtime fan of his, who eagerly offers to help. Soon, Gabby’s best friend, the vibrant and quirky influencer Lara, joins them, and an unplanned journey begins.
Who directed Finding Santos?
Finding Santos was directed by Son Hyeon-woo.
Who stars in Finding Santos?
Finding Santos stars Theo Jang, Maeg Medina, Park Seong-in, Hans Galendez.
How long is Finding Santos?
Finding Santos has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Finding Santos?
Finding Santos is a Drama, Comedy, Music, Romance film.
Where was Finding Santos produced?
Finding Santos was produced in Philippines, South Korea.