The Crimson Whale
화산고래
Synopsis
It’s 2070 and our planet is ravaged by earthquakes and volcanic activity. Nowhere on Earth is hit worse than the Korean peninsula. Ha-jin, a sly, savvy orphan, prowls the rubble of a broken, barely functioning Busan wracked by daily tremors. Her petty crimes land her in jail, and from there the clutches of human traffickers — and finally far out to sea, rescued (or rather, kidnapped?) by a ragtag band of pirates seeking the precious crystals at the heart of a volcanic island. To reach their prize, they’ll need to defeat the island’s fearsome guardian, the legendary volcano whale. And to do that, they’ll need Ha-jin’s special talent for summoning whales. But is her rare power a blessing, or a curse?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kang Wi
Ha-jin / Young Boy (voice)
Lee Ji-sook
Baek Sang-won / Andra (voice)
Kim Min-ji
Ian / Tall Boy (voice)
Kim Ji-hyeong
Lee Jae-hyung / Filipino Pirate (voice)
Lee Young-ki
Tenjin / Prison Guard / Pirate 2 (voice)
Park Joo-gwang
Thug 2 / One-eyed Man / Gangster 2 (voice)
Yang Young-Hoon
Thug 1 / Police Officer / Soldier 1 (voice)
Lee Jeong-hoon
Pirate 3 / Gangster 1 / Detective / Soldier 2 (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Hye-mi
- Screenplay & Story
- Park Hye-mi
- Original Score
- Ham Eun-jin, Chu Hyun-jin
- Original Title
- 화산고래
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Hye-mi
Park Hye-mi
Ham Eun-jin, Chu Hyun-jin
Wang Sung-ik
Department Leadership Roster
Park Hye-mi
Writer
Park Hye-mi
Director
Wang Sung-ik
Editor
Ham Eun-jin
Original Music Composer
Chu Hyun-jin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Whale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crimson Whale about?
It’s 2070 and our planet is ravaged by earthquakes and volcanic activity. Nowhere on Earth is hit worse than the Korean peninsula. Ha-jin, a sly, savvy orphan, prowls the rubble of a broken, barely functioning Busan wracked by daily tremors. Her petty crimes land her in jail, and from there the clutches of human traffickers — and finally far out to sea, rescued (or rather, kidnapped?) by a ragtag band of pirates seeking the precious crystals at the heart of a volcanic island. To reach their prize, they’ll need to defeat the island’s fearsome guardian, the legendary volcano whale. And to do that, they’ll need Ha-jin’s special talent for summoning whales. But is her rare power a blessing, or a curse?
Who directed The Crimson Whale?
The Crimson Whale was directed by Park Hye-mi.
Who stars in The Crimson Whale?
The principal cast of The Crimson Whale includes Kang Wi, Lee Ji-sook, Kim Min-ji, Kim Ji-hyeong, Lee Young-ki.
When was The Crimson Whale released and how long is it?
The Crimson Whale was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Whale was composed by Ham Eun-jin, Chu Hyun-jin.