Modern Boy(2008)
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Modern Boy Synopsis
During the Japanese occupation, a Korean modern boy, who wants to fit in with the Japanese, falls in love with a Korean freedom fighter.
Modern Boy (2008) is a war, romance and drama film directed by Jung Ji-woo, released on October 2, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Nam-gil and Kim Joon-bae. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jung Ji-woo
- Writers:
- Jung Ji-woo, Kim Min-sung, Lee Ji-min
- Producers:
- Kim Sang-geun, Kang Woo-suk, Kwak Sin-ae
- Cinematographer:
- Kim Tae-kyeong
- Composer:
- Lee Jae-jin
- Production:
- CJ Entertainment, Cinema Service
- Status:
- Released
Modern Boy (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Modern Boy before you stream it.
Modern Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Park Hae-il
as Lee Hae-myung
Kim Hye-soo
as Cho Nan-sil
Kim Nam-gil
as Hidaka Shinsuke
Kim Joon-bae
as Baek Sang-heo
Kim Young-jae
as Ogai
Shin Gu
as Hae-myung's Father
Ju Seok-tae
as Detective in a beret
- Lim Seo-yeon
Lim Seo-yeon
as Yoko Ishida
Hong Seung-jin
as Cheol-kwon
Hwang Sang-kyung
as Mr. Lee
- Lee Seung-bi
Lee Seung-bi
as Yukiko
Kim Kwang-kyu
as Park Ka-song
Key crew
Directed by Jung Ji-woo, written by Jung Ji-woo, Kim Min-sung and Lee Ji-min, produced by Kim Sang-geun, Kang Woo-suk and Kwak Sin-ae.
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Modern Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Modern Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Modern Boy online?
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Modern Boy (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Modern Boy?
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The main cast of Modern Boy (2008) includes Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Nam-gil, Kim Joon-bae and Kim Young-jae. The film was directed by Jung Ji-woo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Modern Boy released?
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Modern Boy was released on October 2, 2008 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Modern Boy worth watching?
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Modern Boy (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Modern Boy?
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Yes. The official Modern Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.