The Yeast
누룩
“What's the one thing that matters most to you?”
Synopsis
Da-seul, an outstanding student both in personality and academics, is eighteen this year. However, she has an unusual quirk—she loves makgeolli (Korean rice wine) so much that she secretly sips it even at school, carrying it in empty cosmetic bottles. Her family took over a traditional makgeolli brewery when they moved to their current town during her childhood. The brewery is known for sticking to the old-fashioned method of using only yeast, rice, and water, and its flavor is highly praised among the locals. The secret to its taste lies in a mysterious yeast that had been in the brewery since they took over.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Dong-yoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jang Dong-yoon
- Original Score
- Choi Hye-ri
- Original Title
- 누룩
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- 1031 Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Dong-yoon
Jang Dong-yoon
Choi Hye-ri
Lee Seung-bin
Son Jin-woo
Lee Tae-dong, Jung Eun-taek
Department Leadership Roster
Jang Dong-yoon
Director
Jang Dong-yoon
Writer
Lee Tae-dong
Producer
Jung Eun-taek
Producer
Lee Seung-bin
Director of Photography
Son Jin-woo
Editor
Choi Hye-ri
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yeast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Yeast about?
Da-seul, an outstanding student both in personality and academics, is eighteen this year. However, she has an unusual quirk—she loves makgeolli (Korean rice wine) so much that she secretly sips it even at school, carrying it in empty cosmetic bottles. Her family took over a traditional makgeolli brewery when they moved to their current town during her childhood. The brewery is known for sticking to the old-fashioned method of using only yeast, rice, and water, and its flavor is highly praised among the locals. The secret to its taste lies in a mysterious yeast that had been in the brewery since they took over.
Who directed The Yeast?
The Yeast was directed by Jang Dong-yoon.
Who stars in The Yeast?
The principal cast of The Yeast includes Kim Seung-yun, Song Ji-hyuk, Park Myung-hoon, Lee Hyung-joo.
When was The Yeast released and how long is it?
The Yeast was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Yeast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Yeast was composed by Choi Hye-ri.