Korea(1996)
Nothing's fair in love and war
Korea Synopsis
Set in 1950s rural Ireland, this is a powerful story of the relationship between father and so. Amid emigration and war, John Doyle’s feud with Ben Moran resurfaces after Ben’s son dies in Korea. As John's son Eamon falls for Una Moran, old hatreds threaten young love in a tragic, modern Romeo and Juliet tale.
Korea (1996) is a drama film directed by Cathal Black, released on January 5, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Andrew Scott, Donal Donnelly, Fiona Molony and Vass Anderson. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Cathal Black
- Writers:
- John McGahern, Joe O'Byrne, Cathal Black
- Producers:
- Darryl Collins
- Cinematographer:
- Nic Morris
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
Korea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew Scott
as Eamon Doyle
Donal Donnelly
as John Doyle
- Fiona Molony
Fiona Molony
as Una Moran
Vass Anderson
as Ben Moran
- Eileen Ward
Eileen Ward
as Mrs. Moran
- Pat Fitzpatrick
Pat Fitzpatrick
as Mick Farrell
- Christopher Callery
Christopher Callery
as Barman
- Sadie Maguire
Sadie Maguire
as Mrs. Maguire
- Peter MacNamee
Peter MacNamee
as Postman
- Gus Ward
Gus Ward
as Doctor Whelan
- Stephen Holland
Stephen Holland
as Luke Moran
- Siobhán Dooney
Siobhán Dooney
as Mary Doyle
Key crew
Directed by Cathal Black, written by John McGahern, Joe O'Byrne and Cathal Black, produced by Darryl Collins.
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Korea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Korea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Korea online?
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Who stars in Korea?
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The main cast of Korea (1996) includes Andrew Scott, Donal Donnelly, Fiona Molony, Vass Anderson and Eileen Ward. The film was directed by Cathal Black. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Korea released?
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Korea was released on January 5, 1996 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Korea worth watching?
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Korea (1996) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.