Burning movie poster

Burning

"The truth is all in your head."

May 17, 2018 2h 28m 7.4/10 (1,751 votes)

Originally released in 2018. Burning is a mystery/drama film. directed by Lee Chang-dong. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, and Jun Jong-seo

Synopsis

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 17, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 2h 28m 148 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (1,751 votes)
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Budget $7.3M Production budget
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Box Office $6.6M 0.9x return
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Language Korean Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Budget
$7,280,000
Revenue
$6,591,038

Production Companies

  • Pinehouse Film
  • NOWFILM
  • NHK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning about?

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her ret...

Who directed Burning?

Burning was directed by Lee Chang-dong.

How long is Burning?

Burning has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).

When was Burning released?

Burning was released on May 17, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Burning?

The main cast of Burning includes Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung, Choe Seung-ho.

Is Burning worth watching?

Burning has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,751 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.