Barbie (2011): Cast & Plot
Barbie is a 2011 drama directed by Lee Sang-woo, starring Cat Tebo as Barbie, Lee Chun-hee and Kim Sae-ron. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Lee Sang-woo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Mirovision
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barbie About?
The premise of Barbie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl named Soon‑young longs deeply to become a Barbie. She lives with her mentally disabled father and her younger sister, Soon‑ja. When an American man arrives with his daughter, Barbie, seeking to adopt, the family faces a painful choice: which child—Soon‑young or Soon‑ja—will be given up.
Barbie Cast & Characters
Cat Tebo leads the cast as Barbie, with Lee Chun-hee as Mang-taek and Kim Sae-ron as Soon-young. Directed by Lee Sang-woo; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Sang-woo
- Cat Tebo as Barbie
- Lee Chun-hee as Mang-taek
- Kim Sae-ron as Soon-young
- Kim Ah-ron as Soon-ja
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More from Lee Sang-woo
More films directed by Lee Sang-woo: Deathcember, Folklore: Mongdal, Dirty Romance and Speed.
Barbie Plot Summary
What happens in Barbie 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
Once upon a time, in the whimsical world of Barbie Land, the story begins with a humorous homage to the classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey. A narrator, voiced by Helen Mirren, explains how the iconic Barbie doll has been a staple of girlhood since its inception. We see young girls choosing their beloved Barbies over traditional baby dolls, symbolizing the doll’s cultural significance.
Full summary
The whole story of Barbie, scene by scene
Barbie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Barbie.
How Well Do You Know Barbie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who voices the narrator in the opening homage to '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
Barbie Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “芭比” and “Ba-bi”.
- Also known as
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- 芭比
- Ba-bi
- バービー
- 바비
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Barbie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Barbie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barbie?
Barbie runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Barbie released?
Barbie was released on October 7, 2011.
Who directed Barbie?
Barbie was directed by Lee Sang-woo.
More films by Lee Sang-woo Who is in the cast of Barbie?
Barbie stars Cat Tebo as Barbie, Lee Chun-hee as Mang-taek and Kim Sae-ron as Soon-young, among 5 credited actors.
Does Barbie have a post-credit scene?
No. Barbie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Barbie in?
The original language of Barbie is Korean.
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