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2023 South Korean film by Kim Yong-hwa

The Moon
Theatrical release poster
Hangul더 문
Revised RomanizationDeo Mun
Directed byKim Yong-hwa
Written byKim Yong-hwa
Produced by
  • Seo Ho-jin
  • Kim Yong-hwa
Starring
CinematographyKim Young-ho
Edited byJeong Ji-eun
Music byLee Jae-hak
Production
companies
Distributed byCJ ENM
Release date
  • August 2, 2023 (2023-08-02)
Running time129 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Budget₩28 billion
Box officeUS$5.2 million

The Moon (Korean: 더 문; RR: Deo Mun) is a 2023 South Korean space survival drama film written, co-produced and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Doh Kyung-soo and Kim Hee-ae. The film follows the dramatic story of South Korea's first crewed lunar exploration mission and isolation in space. It was released theatrically on August 2, 2023. It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.

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 (Doh Kyung-soo) is left stranded in space. Facing another fatal catastrophe, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director Kim Jae-guk (Sol Kyung-gu) to help bring Sun-woo back home safely.

Cast

  • Sul Kyung-gu as Kim Jae-guk, the former head of the space center.
  • Doh Kyung-soo as Hwang Sun-woo, a space crew member.
  • Kim Hee-ae as Yoon Moon-young, the general director of the NASA space station and Jae-guk's ex-wife.
  • Jo Han-chul as the Minister of Science and ICT.
  • Park Byung-eun as Jeong Min-gyu, the current head of the space center.
  • Choi Byung-mo as Oh Kyu-seok, vice Minister.
  • Hong Seung-hee as Han-byeol, an intern working with Jae-guk and the Astronomical Observatory Team at Sobaeksan Observatory.
Special appearances
  • Kim Rae-won as Lee Sang-won, The crew aboard our ship with Hwang Sun-woo. When he is return to Earth after the mission, his wife is going to give birth, and he is thinking about the name of his child. He dies on duty.
  • Lee Yi-kyung as Cho Yoon-jong, A member of the crew who boarded our ship with Hwang Sun-woo. He dies on duty.
  • Lee Sung-min as Hwang Kyu-tae, Hwang Sun-woo's father and participated in the Naraeho project with Jae-guk five years ago.
  • Park Yoo-ra as Announcer

Production

Filming

Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 Technical Award Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) Nominated
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023 Best Actor Doh Kyung-soo Nominated
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
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
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

References

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Films directed by Kim Yong-hwa
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