Castaway on the Moon
7.9/10
Rating
119 min
Runtime
2009
Release Year
Lee Hae-jun
Director
Cast
Jung Jae-young, Jung Ryeo-won, Yang Mi-kyung, Lee Sang-hun, Jang So-yeon
Quick Synopsis
Mr. Kim, struggling with unemployment, debt, and a recent breakup, attempts to end his life by jumping into the Han River in Seoul. Instead of drowning, he is carried by the current and ends up stranded on a small, uninhabited island in the middle of the river. As he adjusts to his unexpected isolation, he gives up on the idea of suicide or being rescued and starts to live as a castaway. Meanwhile, a young woman living in an apartment overlooking the river notices his presence and becomes intrigued by his situation. Their interaction leads to significant changes in both of their lives.
Detailed Synopsis of Castaway on the Moon
Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
