Movie
To the Starry Island
Two men have returned to their hometown (the titular island) from Seoul to bury the father of one of them, but the islanders vehemently refuse their request, triggering memories of their childhood before and during the Korean War.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
To the Starry Island was released December 24, 1993. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Two men have returned to their hometown (the titular island) from Seoul to bury the father of one of them, but the islanders vehemently refuse their request, triggering memories of their childhood before and during the Korean War.
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More about To the Starry Island
Cast
Ahn Sung-kiKim Chul
Moon Sung-keunMoon Dok-bae / Moon Chae-ku
Huh Joon-hoSoondol
Shim Hye-jinOknim
Min Kyung-jinTinker
Lee Yong-yiOpsunne
Kim Bo-kyungCredits
- Directed by
- Park Kwang-su
- Written by
- Lee Chang-dong, Park Kwang-su, Chul-woo Im, Chul-woo Im
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 그 섬에 가고 싶다
Production
- Park Kwang-su Film