Hero
히어로
Synopsis
Sim-dan gets bullied everyday in his school, becomes a vampire after an unexpected accident. After accepting this change, he saves a blind person who fell down on a subway track, thanks to his power. His story goes on air on TV news all over the nation, and many people start to call him a ‘Hero’. On the other hand, Sim-dan’s friends start to wonder about his power and dark force, appearing after a long sleep. He is after the girl he loves and people around him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Hong-ik
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Hong-ik
- Original Title
- 히어로
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Hong-ik
Kim Hong-ik
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Hong-ik
Director
Kim Hong-ik
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero
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What is Hero about?
Sim-dan gets bullied everyday in his school, becomes a vampire after an unexpected accident. After accepting this change, he saves a blind person who fell down on a subway track, thanks to his power. His story goes on air on TV news all over the nation, and many people start to call him a ‘Hero’. On the other hand, Sim-dan’s friends start to wonder about his power and dark force, appearing after a long sleep. He is after the girl he loves and people around him.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Kim Hong-ik.
Who stars in Hero?
The principal cast of Hero includes Dong Ha, Han Jeong-woo, Lee Da-in, Han Ye-won, Kwak Min-ho.
When was Hero released and how long is it?
Hero was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.