The Book of Fish(2021)
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Born as noble, one dreams to be humble. Born as humble, the other dreams to be noble.
The Book of Fish Synopsis
When the scholar Jeong Yak-jeon is exiled to Heuksando Island during the Catholic Persecution of 1801, he decides to write a fish-based encyclopaedia.
The Book of Fish (2021) is a history and drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik, released on March 31, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Sul Kyung-gu, Byun Yo-han, Lee Jung-eun and Min Do-hee. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Joon-ik
- Writers:
- Kim Joung-hoon, Kim Se-gyeom
- Producers:
- Sean Kim
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Eui-tae
- Composer:
- Bang Jun-seok
- Production:
- Plus M Entertainment, Cineworld
- Status:
- Released
The Book of Fish (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Book of Fish before you stream it.
The Book of Fish Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sul Kyung-gu
as Jeong Yak-jeon
Byun Yo-han
as Chang-dae
Lee Jung-eun
as Mrs. Gageo
Min Do-hee
as Bok-rye
Cha Soon-bae
as Poong-heon
Kang Ki-young
as Lee Gang-hoe
Ryu Seung-ryong
as Jeong Yak-yong
Jo Woo-jin
as Byeol Jang
Kim Eui-sung
as Mr. Jang
Jung Jin-young
as King Jeong-jo
Dong Bang-woo
as Naju Mayor
Pang Eun-jin
as Chang-dae's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Lee Joon-ik, written by Kim Joung-hoon and Kim Se-gyeom, produced by Sean Kim.
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The Book of Fish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Book of Fish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Book of Fish online?
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The Book of Fish (2021) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Book of Fish?
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The main cast of The Book of Fish (2021) includes Sul Kyung-gu, Byun Yo-han, Lee Jung-eun, Min Do-hee and Cha Soon-bae. 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 The Book of Fish released?
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The Book of Fish was released on March 31, 2021 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Book of Fish worth watching?
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The Book of Fish (2021) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Book of Fish?
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