The Moon (2023 film)
2023 South Korean film by Kim Yong-hwa
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The Moon (Korean: 더 문; RR: Deo mun) is a 2023 South Korean science fiction disaster film written, co-produced and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Doh Kyung-soo, and Kim Hee-ae. It follows the dramatic story of South Korea's first crewed lunar exploration mission and isolation in space.[3][4] The film was released theatrically on August 2, 2023.[5] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.[6]
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| Hangul | 더 문 |
| RR | Deo mun |
| MR | Tŏ mun |
| Directed by | Kim Yong-hwa |
| Written by | Kim Yong-hwa |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Young-ho |
| Edited by | Jeong Ji-eun |
| Music by | Lee Jae-hak |
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| Distributed by | CJ Entertainment |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
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| Budget | US$21.8 million[1] |
| Box office | US$5.2 million[2] |
Synopsis
In the near future, South Korea's first crewed mission to the moon ends in a tragic disaster when an explosion occurs on board. Five years later, a second human spaceflight is launched successfully but a strong solar wind causes it to malfunction. One astronaut, Sun-woo is left stranded in space. Facing another fatal catastrophe, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director Kim Jae-guk to help bring Sun-woo back home safely.
Cast
- Sul Kyung-gu as Kim Jae-guk, the former head of the Naro Space Center[7]
- Doh Kyung-soo as Hwang Sun-woo, a space crew member
- Kim Hee-ae as Yoon Moon-young, the director of NASA's Lunar Orbiter and Jae-guk's ex-wife
- Jo Han-chul as the Minister of Science and ICT[8][9]
- Park Byung-eun as Jeong Min-gyu, the current head of the space center[10]
- Choi Byung-mo as Oh Kyu-seok, Vice Minister[10]
- Hong Seung-hee as Han-byeol, an intern working with Jae-guk[10]
- Kim Rae-won as Lee Sang-won[11]
- Lee Yi-kyung as Cho Yoon-jong[11]
- Lee Sung-min as Hwang Kyu-tae[11]
- Park Yoo-ra as Announcer[11]
Production
Filming
Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.[12]
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2024 | Technical Award | Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) | Nominated | [13] |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| Best cinematography and lighting | Kim Young-ho, Hwang Soon-wook | Nominated | |||
| Best Technical award | Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) | Won | |||
| Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| Best Cinematography | Kim Young-ho | Nominated | |||
| Art/Technical award | Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) | Won | |||
| Star of the Year Award | Doh Kyung-soo | Won | |||
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| Best Art Direction | Hong Ju-hee | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Young-ho | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Jin Jong-hyun | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Choi Tae-young | Nominated |
