Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet is a 2016 historical drama directed by Lee Joon-ik, starring Kang Ha-neul as Yun Dong-ju, Jung Joon-won and Moon Sung-keun. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $7.8 million worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Lee Joon-ik
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- M-Line Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet About?
The premise of Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet without spoilers.
Yun Dong-ju, a promising young poet, faces immense hardship during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Inspired by true events, the film depicts his experiences as he is arrested and subjected to abuse for his involvement in the Korean Independence Movement. It explores the untold stories and the interrupted journey of a poet whose voice defied oppression.
Where to Watch Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Cast & Characters
Kang Ha-neul leads the cast as Yun Dong-ju, with Jung Joon-won as Korean Student and Moon Sung-keun as Jung Ji-yong. Directed by Lee Joon-ik; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Joon-ik
- Kang Ha-neul as Yun Dong-ju
- Jung Joon-won as Korean Student
- Moon Sung-keun as Jung Ji-yong
- Park Myung-shin as Mong-gyu's Mother
Also Starring in Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
· 14 more- Kim Jung-pal Mong-gyu's Father
- Park Jeong-min Song Mong-gyu
- Min Jin-woong Kang Cheo-joong
- Choi Hee-seo Kumi
- Choi Hong-il Dong-ju's Father
- Lee Sun-ju Dong-ju's Mother
- Choi Jong-ryul Grandfather
- Jo Ha-seok Soldier
- Kim In-woo Detective
- Kim Ooh-jin Hyochi
- Lee Bit-na Dong-ju's Sister
- Seong Hong-il Myung Hee-jo
- Shin Yoon-ju Lee Yeo-jin
- Choi Jung-hun Moon Ik-hwan
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Box Office
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet grossed $7.8 million worldwide. $56,550 came from the US and Canada and $7.8 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.8M
- US & Canada
- $56.6K
- International
- $7.8M
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet.
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Dongju the Portrait of a Poet” and “Dong Ju”.
- Also known as
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- Dongju the Portrait of a Poet
- Dong Ju
- 동주
- Dongju, the portrait of a poet
- 东柱
- Портрет на един поет
- 空と風と星の詩人 〜尹東柱の生涯〜
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet released?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet was released on February 17, 2016.
Who directed Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet was directed by Lee Joon-ik.
More films by Lee Joon-ik Who is in the cast of Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet stars Kang Ha-neul as Yun Dong-ju, Jung Joon-won as Korean Student and Moon Sung-keun as Jung Ji-yong, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
In the US, Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet make at the box office?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet grossed $7.8 million worldwide ($56,550 domestic, $7.8 million international).
Does Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet have a post-credit scene?
No. Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet in?
The original language of Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet is Korean.
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