The Crescent Moon
초승달과 밤배
Synopsis
Directed by Jang Kil-soo, the film revolves around a boy and his younger sister, who live in poverty yet in a pure and innocent way. A boy named Nan-na lives with his grandmother in a remote village near the ocean. But when he turns four, his life gets tougher as he has a baby sister Ok-yi and all the affection he received starts going toward the baby. The free spirited boy, who behaved as he liked, now has to take care of his sister, and he has no choice but to start hating her and teasing her. But for Ok-yi, Nan-na is the best in the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Gil-su
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoo Ji-hoeng, Jeong Chae-bong, Jo Eun-a, Jang Gil-su
- Original Title
- 초승달과 밤배
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Shin Cine Communications, Korean Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Gil-su
Yoo Ji-hoeng, Jeong Chae-bong, Jo Eun-a, Jang Gil-su
Lee Gi-tae
Park Geon-seob, Jang Gil-su
Department Leadership Roster
Park Geon-seob
Producer
Lee Gi-tae
Director of Photography
Jang Gil-su
Director
Jang Gil-su
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crescent Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crescent Moon about?
Directed by Jang Kil-soo, the film revolves around a boy and his younger sister, who live in poverty yet in a pure and innocent way. A boy named Nan-na lives with his grandmother in a remote village near the ocean. But when he turns four, his life gets tougher as he has a baby sister Ok-yi and all the affection he received starts going toward the baby. The free spirited boy, who behaved as he liked, now has to take care of his sister, and he has no choice but to start hating her and teasing her. But for Ok-yi, Nan-na is the best in the world.
Who directed The Crescent Moon?
The Crescent Moon was directed by Jang Gil-su.
Who stars in The Crescent Moon?
The principal cast of The Crescent Moon includes Lee Yo-seob, Han Ye-rin, Kang Boo-ja, Jang Seo-hee, Ki Joo-bong.
When was The Crescent Moon released and how long is it?
The Crescent Moon was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is The Crescent Moon based on a book or true story?
The Crescent Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeong Chae-bong".