Castaway on the Moon (2009)
Once in a life time, There comes a moment that you live in HOPE.
Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
Director: Lee Hae-jun
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: May 14, 2009
Cast
- Jung Jae-young - Mr. Kim
- Jung Ryeo-won - Kim Jung-yeon
- Yang Mi-kyung - Jung-yeon's Mother
- Lee Sang-hun - Seung-geun's Father
- Jang So-yeon - Seung-geun's Girlfriend
- Park Young-seo - Delivery Man
- Koo Kyo-hwan - Public Service Employee
- Lee Kyung-joon - High School Kim
- Min Kyung-jin - APT Security
- Jang Nam-yeol - Bus Driver
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kim Byung-seo
Editing: Nam Na-young
Production: Cinema Service, CJ Entertainment, Banzakbanzak Film Production
Country: South Korea
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret
Keywords
isolation, suicide attempt, loneliness, castaway, isolated island, seoul, south korea, han river
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Castaway on the Moon about?
- Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
- Who directed Castaway on the Moon?
- Castaway on the Moon was directed by Lee Hae-jun.
- Who stars in Castaway on the Moon?
- Castaway on the Moon stars Jung Jae-young, Jung Ryeo-won, Yang Mi-kyung, Lee Sang-hun, Jang So-yeon, Park Young-seo.
- How long is Castaway on the Moon?
- Castaway on the Moon has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Castaway on the Moon?
- Castaway on the Moon is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Castaway on the Moon produced?
- Castaway on the Moon was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of Castaway on the Moon?
- The themes of Castaway on the Moon include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret.