Hope
소원
“We won't let her shed tears again.”
Synopsis
After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
Top Cast
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Sul Kyung-gu
Dong-hoon
Uhm Ji-won
Mi-hee
Lee Re
So-won
Kim Sang-ho
Gwang-sik
Kim Hae-sook
Psychiatrist Jung-sook
Ra Mi-ran
Young-suk's Mother
Kwon Tae-won
Detective Squad Chief
Kang Shin-chul
Prosecutor
Seo Hyun-woo
Paramedic
Cha Mi-kyung
Vice Principal
Jung Min-sung
Reporter
Ahn Se-ha
Cocomong Costumed Part-Timer
Jo Bok-rae
Cocomong Costumed Part-Timer
Jo Moon-ee
Court-appointed Lawyer
Kim Ooh-jin
Judge
Yang Jin-sung
Do-kyung
Kim Do-yeob
Young-suk
Kim Jin-hyeok
Detective Seo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Joon-ik
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Joong-hoon, Kim Ji-hye, Lee Sang-yong, So Jae-won
- Original Score
- Bang Jun-seok
- Original Title
- 소원
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Lotte Entertainment, Film Momentum, Michigan Venture Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Joon-ik
Jo Joong-hoon, Kim Ji-hye, Lee Sang-yong, So Jae-won
Bang Jun-seok
Kim Tae-kyeong
Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Seong Chang-yeon, Byun Bong-hyun, Cha Won-chun
Department Leadership Roster
Seong Chang-yeon
Producer
Byun Bong-hyun
Producer
Bang Jun-seok
Original Music Composer
Jo Joong-hoon
Writer
Lee Joon-ik
Director
Kim Ji-hye
Writer
Kim Tae-kyeong
Director of Photography
Lee Bong-hwan
Production Design
Kim Jae-beom
Editor
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Shim Hyun-seob
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hope about?
After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
Who directed Hope?
Hope was directed by Lee Joon-ik.
Who stars in Hope?
The principal cast of Hope includes Sul Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Re, Kim Sang-ho, Kim Hae-sook.
When was Hope released and how long is it?
Hope was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Hope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hope was composed by Bang Jun-seok.