The Poet and the Boy (2017)

Dreams that cannot be written.

The Poet and the Boy (2017) poster

Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.

Director: Kim Yang-hee
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Koo Ja-wan
Cinematography: Choi Yun-man
Editing: Lee Young-lim
Production: Miin Pictures, CGV Arthouse, Jeonju International Film Festival, Jin Pictures
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle

Keywords

poetry, poet, lgbt, father son relationship, gay romance, gay theme, jeju island, age-gap relationship, boys' love (bl), melodrama

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Poet and the Boy about?
Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.
Who directed The Poet and the Boy?
The Poet and the Boy was directed by Kim Yang-hee.
Who stars in The Poet and the Boy?
The Poet and the Boy stars Yang Ik-june, Jeon Hye-jin, Jung Ga-ram, Bang Eun-hee, Kim Sung-kyun, Inan.
How long is The Poet and the Boy?
The Poet and the Boy has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Poet and the Boy?
The Poet and the Boy is a Drama film.
Where was The Poet and the Boy produced?
The Poet and the Boy was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Poet and the Boy?
The themes of The Poet and the Boy include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.