From Seoul to Varanasi (2012)

From Seoul to Varanasi (2012) poster

Youngwu and Jiyoung have been married for ten years and have long since grown apart. He, a publisher, is having an affair with a writer and she, a housewife, feels drawn to a gentle young Muslim she meets named Kerim. When he is obliged to leave the country she decides to follow him to Varanasi. Leaving her husband a note saying that she is away visiting relatives, she spends her time wandering along the banks of the Ganges and down the busy streets of this Hindu city in search of Kerim. When he turns on the television her husband is astonished to see his wife covered in ashes, emerging from a restaurant that has been bombed by terrorists. Youngwo decides to head for India to find his wife and obtain an explanation for her behaviour.

Director: Jeon Kyu-hwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Editing: Han Jong-hun
Production: TreeFilm
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Jeon Kyu-hwan
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is From Seoul to Varanasi about?
Youngwu and Jiyoung have been married for ten years and have long since grown apart. He, a publisher, is having an affair with a writer and she, a housewife, feels drawn to a gentle young Muslim she meets named Kerim. When he is obliged to leave the country she decides to follow him to Varanasi. Leaving her husband a note saying that she is away visiting relatives, she spends her time wandering along the banks of the Ganges and down the busy streets of this Hindu city in search of Kerim. When he turns on the television her husband is astonished to see his wife covered in ashes, emerging from a restaurant that has been bombed by terrorists. Youngwo decides to head for India to find his wife and obtain an explanation for her behaviour.
Who directed From Seoul to Varanasi?
From Seoul to Varanasi was directed by Jeon Kyu-hwan.
Who stars in From Seoul to Varanasi?
From Seoul to Varanasi stars Yoon Dong-hwan, Choi Won-jung, Nollaig Walsh, Shin Ye-an, Park Geon-lak, Oh Seong-tae.
How long is From Seoul to Varanasi?
From Seoul to Varanasi has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is From Seoul to Varanasi?
From Seoul to Varanasi is a Drama film.
Where was From Seoul to Varanasi produced?
From Seoul to Varanasi was produced in South Korea.