Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet(2016)
동주
The poems that are untold, the youth that is unfinished.
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Synopsis
Based on a true story, renowned Korean poet, Yun Dong-ju, is detained and abused by the Japanese for participating in the Korean Independence Movement.
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) is a drama and history film directed by Lee Joon-ik, released on February 17, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Kang Ha-neul, Park Jeong-min, Kim In-woo and Choi Hong-il. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Joon-ik
- Writers:
- Shin Yeon-shick
- Producers:
- Kim Ji-hyoung, Shin Yeon-shick
- Cinematographer:
- Choi Yong-jin
- Composer:
- Mowg
- Production:
- M-Line Distribution, Luz y Sonidos, Plus M Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) Trailer
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kang Ha-neul
as Yun Dong-ju
Park Jeong-min
as Song Mong-gyu
Kim In-woo
as Detective
Choi Hong-il
as Dong-ju's Father
Kim Jung-pal
as Mong-gyu's Father
Moon Choi
as Kumi
Shin Yoon-ju
as Lee Yeo-jin
- Kim Ooh-jin
Kim Ooh-jin
as Hyochi
Min Jin-woong
as Kang Cheo-joong
Park Myung-shin
as Mong-gyu's Mother
Lee Sun-ju
as Dong-ju's Mother
- Seong Hong-il
Seong Hong-il
as Myung Hee-jo
Key crew
Directed by Lee Joon-ik, written by Shin Yeon-shick, produced by Kim Ji-hyoung and Shin Yeon-shick.
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
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The main cast of Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) includes Kang Ha-neul, Park Jeong-min, Kim In-woo, Choi Hong-il and Kim Jung-pal. The film was directed by Lee Joon-ik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet released?
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet was released on February 17, 2016 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet worth watching?
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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