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IMDb20251h 10mSouth Korea

And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was

황폐한 사원에 걸린 달

Synopsis

The camera sets out on a journey to find the headless Buddha statues scattered across Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju. What has disappeared, who caused it to vanish, and how has it been recorded? People stroll along the river, the sea, and mountain paths, taking photographs, where images from the past and the desire for excavation overlap.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Cinéma du Réel

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Justin Jinsoo Kim
Screenplay & Story
Heehyun Choi
Original Title
황폐한 사원에 걸린 달
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 10m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Screenplay & Story

Heehyun Choi

Director of Photography

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Film Editing

Justin Jinsoo Kim, Heehyun Choi

Department Leadership Roster

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Director

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Director of Photography

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Justin Jinsoo Kim

Editor

Heehyun Choi

Heehyun Choi

Editor

Heehyun Choi

Heehyun Choi

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was.

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Frequently Asked Questions About And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was about?

The camera sets out on a journey to find the headless Buddha statues scattered across Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju. What has disappeared, who caused it to vanish, and how has it been recorded? People stroll along the river, the sea, and mountain paths, taking photographs, where images from the past and the desire for excavation overlap.

Who directed And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was?

And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was was directed by Justin Jinsoo Kim.

Who stars in And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was?

The principal cast of And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was includes Not specified.

When was And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was released and how long is it?

And the Moon Sets Over the Temple That Was was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.