A Werewolf Boy (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
A Werewolf Boy is a 2012 fantasy romantic film directed by Jo Sung-hee, starring Park Bo-young as Young Sun-yi / Eun-ju, Lee Young-lan and Kim Hyang-gi. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $46.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Jo Sung-hee
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Bidangil Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Werewolf Boy About?
The premise of A Werewolf Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a mysterious phone call, an elderly woman returns to her childhood home in the countryside, triggering a flood of memories. She recalls a young orphan boy she befriended decades earlier, a boy with a startling secret. As she revisits the past, the truth about his identity and the unusual bond they shared begins to resurface, revealing a heartwarming and poignant story about friendship and acceptance.
A Werewolf Boy Cast & Characters
Park Bo-young leads the cast as Young Sun-yi / Eun-ju, with Lee Young-lan as Sun-yi and Kim Hyang-gi as Sun-ja. Directed by Jo Sung-hee; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jo Sung-hee
- Park Bo-young as Young Sun-yi / Eun-ju
- Lee Young-lan as Sun-yi
- Kim Hyang-gi as Sun-ja
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Ji-tae
Also Starring in A Werewolf Boy
· 33 more- Jo Jae-yun Sun-yi's Grandson (uncredited)
- Jang seo-yi Sun-yi's Daughter-in-Law (uncredited)
- Song Joong-ki Wolf-Boy / Chul-soo
- Lee Jun-hyeok Policeman
- Jang Young-nam Sun-yi's Mother
- Yoo Seung-mok Professor Kang Tae-shik
- Kim Jong-goo Sun-yi's Father (uncredited)
- Koo Kyo-hwan Drunk Man (uncredited)
- Woo Jung-kook Mr. Jung
- Ahn Do-gyu Dong-suk (uncredited)
- Nam Jung-hee Dong-suk's Grandmother (uncredited)
- Seo Dong-soo Army Colonel (uncredited)
- Lee Min-woong Dr. Kang's Assistant (uncredited)
- Kim Seung-hun Public Official (uncredited)
- Cha Jong-ho Man in Black Suit 2 (uncredited)
- Hong Sung-ki Acupuncturist (uncredited)
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- Shin Bi Dong-mi
- Goo Bon-im Mrs. Jung
- Soel Oh-shin Thug 1 (uncredited)
- Han Min-hik Thug 2 (uncredited)
- Chuay Kwong-lak Thug 3 (uncredited)
- Sung Du-hyung Man in Black Suit 1 (uncredited)
- Oh Yeong-seok Policeman 2 (uncredited)
- Kim Chul-jun Construction Worker at Market 1 (uncredited)
- Park Young-shik Construction Worker at Market 2 (uncredited)
- Kim Eun-sook Military Chief (uncredited)
- Hung Hi-kwon Hospital Doctor (uncredited)
- Kim Hae-eun Woman Renting Mr. Jung's Room (uncredited)
- Lee Sung-ju Sun-yi's Son (uncredited)
- Shin Yeong-cheol Eun-ju's Boyfriend (uncredited)
- Jung In-gum
- Lee In-ho
- Ku Lu-han
More from Jo Sung-hee
More films directed by Jo Sung-hee: End of Animal and Don’t Step Out of the House.
A Werewolf Boy Plot Summary
What happens in A Werewolf Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sun-yi, Lee Young-lan, an elderly woman in her sixties living in the US, receives a phone call about the sale of her old family home back in South Korea. Returning to her homeland, she’s greeted by granddaughter Eun-joo, Park Bo-young, and together they drive back to the house in the countryside. The news sets the stage for a journey that blends memory, longing, and a quiet reckoning with the past.
Full summary
The whole story of A Werewolf Boy, scene by scene
A Werewolf Boy Box Office
A Werewolf Boy grossed $46.3 million worldwide. $342,922 came from the US and Canada and $45.9 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$46.3M
- US & Canada
- $342.9K
- International
- $45.9M
A Werewolf Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Werewolf Boy.
How Well Do You Know A Werewolf Boy?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the elderly woman who returns to her family home in South Korea?
A Werewolf Boy Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “늑대소년” and “Neuk-dae-so-nyeon”.
- Also known as
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- 늑대소년
- Neuk-dae-so-nyeon
- O Garoto Lobisomem
- A farkasfiú
- Мальчик-оборотень
- Хлопець-вовк
- わたしのオオカミしょうねん
- 私のオオカミ少年：2012
- วูฟบอย
- 狼少年
- Neukdae sonyeon
- Хлопець-перевертень
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- Un garçon loup-garou
- 狼少年：不朽的愛, ბიჭი მაქცია
- 狼少年．不朽的愛
- 私のオオカミ少年
- الفتى المستذئب
- Cậu Bé Người Sói
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A Werewolf Boy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Werewolf Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Werewolf Boy?
A Werewolf Boy runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was A Werewolf Boy released?
A Werewolf Boy was released on October 31, 2012.
Who directed A Werewolf Boy?
A Werewolf Boy was directed by Jo Sung-hee.
More films by Jo Sung-hee Who is in the cast of A Werewolf Boy?
A Werewolf Boy stars Park Bo-young as Young Sun-yi / Eun-ju, Lee Young-lan as Sun-yi and Kim Hyang-gi as Sun-ja, among 37 credited actors.
How much did A Werewolf Boy make at the box office?
A Werewolf Boy grossed $46.3 million worldwide ($342,922 domestic, $45.9 million international).
Does A Werewolf Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. A Werewolf Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Werewolf Boy in?
The original language of A Werewolf Boy is Korean.
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