The Bow(2005)
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A girl who thought the sea was the whole world, became the whole world to an old man.
The Bow Synopsis
On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will get married on her 17th birthday. They live a quiet and secluded life, renting the boat to day fishermen and practicing strange divination rites. Their life changes when a teenage student comes aboard.
The Bow (2005) is a drama film directed by Kim Ki-duk, released on May 12, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Han Yeo-reum, Jeon Seong-hwan, Seo Ji-seok and Jeon Kuk-hwan. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 229 ratings.
- Director:
- Kim Ki-duk
- Writers:
- Kim Ki-duk
- Producers:
- Kang Yeong-gu, Kim Ki-duk
- Cinematographer:
- Jang Seong-baek
- Composer:
- Kang Eun-il
- Production:
- Kim Ki Duk Film, Happinet Pictures, Cineclick Asia
- Budget:
- $950,000
- Revenue:
- $2,032,404
- Status:
- Released
The Bow (2005) Trailer
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The Bow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Han Yeo-reum
as Young Girl
Jeon Seong-hwan
as Old Man
Seo Ji-seok
as Student
Jeon Kuk-hwan
as Student's Father
Kim Ik-tae
as Guy 1
- Jang Dae-seong
Jang Dae-seong
as Guy 2
Jo Hyun-wu
as Guy 3
- Kong Yu-seok
Kong Yu-seok
as Man 1
- So Jae-Ick
So Jae-Ick
as Man 2
- Shin Taek-gi
Shin Taek-gi
as Fisherman
- Kim Myung-hun
Kim Myung-hun
as Hoodwinker 1
- Lee Jong-gil
Lee Jong-gil
as Hoodwinker 2
Key crew
Directed by Kim Ki-duk, written by Kim Ki-duk, produced by Kang Yeong-gu and Kim Ki-duk.
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The Bow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 229 ratings.
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The Bow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Bow?
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The main cast of The Bow (2005) includes Han Yeo-reum, Jeon Seong-hwan, Seo Ji-seok, Jeon Kuk-hwan and Kim Ik-tae. The film was directed by Kim Ki-duk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bow released?
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The Bow was released on May 12, 2005 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Bow worth watching?
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The Bow (2005) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 229 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bow?
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