Secret Sunshine movie poster

Secret Sunshine

May 23, 2007 2h 23m 7.2/10 (223 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Secret Sunshine is a drama film. directed by Lee Chang-dong. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang-ho, and Jo Young-jin

Synopsis

Shin-ae moves to her recently late husband’s hometown. Despite her efforts to settle in this unfamiliar and too-normal place, she finds that she can’t fit in. After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to Christianity to relieve her pain, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 23, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 2h 23m 143 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (223 votes)
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Budget $2.9M Production budget
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Box Office $11.6M 4.0x return
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Budget
$2,900,000
Revenue
$11,581,469

Production Companies

  • Cinema Service
  • Pinehouse Film
  • CJ Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secret Sunshine about?

Shin-ae moves to her recently late husband’s hometown. Despite her efforts to settle in this unfamiliar and too-normal place, she finds that she can’t fit in. After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae tu...

Who directed Secret Sunshine?

Secret Sunshine was directed by Lee Chang-dong.

How long is Secret Sunshine?

Secret Sunshine has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).

When was Secret Sunshine released?

Secret Sunshine was released on May 23, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Secret Sunshine?

The main cast of Secret Sunshine includes Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang-ho, Jo Young-jin, Seon Jeong-yeop, Kim Young-jae.

Is Secret Sunshine worth watching?

Secret Sunshine has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 223 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.