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198125mSouth Korea

The Island

섬

Synopsis

The movie starts as a "film inside a film", that shows the clash between a father and his two sons. While the older one, Hong-jun, tries to understand and get closer to his dad, because of a past mistake, the younger one, Man-ho, wanders aimlessly, incapable of accepting or comprehending his actions. As time passes, Hong-jun notices that the story he is filming mirrors his brother's reality.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Park Kwang-su
Original Title
섬
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
25m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Park Kwang-su

Department Leadership Roster

Park Kwang-su

Park Kwang-su

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Island.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island

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

What is The Island about?

The movie starts as a "film inside a film", that shows the clash between a father and his two sons. While the older one, Hong-jun, tries to understand and get closer to his dad, because of a past mistake, the younger one, Man-ho, wanders aimlessly, incapable of accepting or comprehending his actions. As time passes, Hong-jun notices that the story he is filming mirrors his brother's reality.

Who directed The Island?

The Island was directed by Park Kwang-su.

Who stars in The Island?

The principal cast of The Island includes Not specified.

When was The Island released and how long is it?

The Island was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 25m.