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Secret Sunshine (2007)

Drama

Shin-ae moves to her recently late husband’s hometown. Despite her efforts to settle in this unfamiliar and too-normal place, she finds that she can’t fit in. After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to Christianity to relieve her pain, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.

Release Date
May 23, 2007
Runtime
2h 23m
Rating
7.2/10 (227 votes)

Director: Lee Chang-dong

Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang-ho, Jo Young-jin, Seon Jeong-yeop, Kim Young-jae, Park Myung-shin, Cha Mi-kyeong, Oh Man-seok

Production: Cinema Service, Pinehouse Film, CJ Entertainment
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Budget
$3M
Revenue
$12M
Full Cast (20 people)

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Shin-ae moves to her recently late husband’s hometown. Despite her efforts to settle in this unfamiliar and too-normal place, she finds that she can’t fit in. After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to Christianity to relieve her pain, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageKorean
Release Date5/23/2007
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Cast

Jeon Do-yeon

as Lee Shin-ae

Song Kang-ho

as Kim Jong-chan

Jo Young-jin

as Park Do-seop

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Seon Jeong-yeop

as Jun

Kim Young-jae

as Lee Min-ki

Park Myung-shin

as Female Missionary

Cha Mi-kyeong

as Boutique Owner

Oh Man-seok

as Pastor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secret Sunshine about?

Shin-ae moves to her recently late husband’s hometown. Despite her efforts to settle in this unfamiliar and too-normal place, she finds that she can’t fit in. After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to …

How long is Secret Sunshine?

2h 23m

When was Secret Sunshine released?

May 23, 2007

Who directed Secret Sunshine?

Lee Chang-dong

Who stars in Secret Sunshine?

Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang-ho, Jo Young-jin

What genre is Secret Sunshine?

Drama

What is Secret Sunshine rated?

NR