Kick the Moon (2001): Cast & Plot
Kick the Moon is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Kim Sang-jin, starring Cha Seung-won as Choi Ki-dong, Lee Sung-jae and Yoo Hai-jin. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Kim Sang-jin
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Cinema Service
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kick the Moon About?
The premise of Kick the Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ten years after graduating, former classmate Choi Ki‑dong, now a mild‑mannered teacher, crosses paths with Park Young‑jun, who has fallen into a life of crime. Both men vie for the affection of Min Ju‑ran, reigniting a fierce rivalry that echoes their very different high‑school personas and the choices that set them on opposite paths.
Kick the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- school
- student
Kick the Moon Cast & Characters
Cha Seung-won leads the cast as Choi Ki-dong, with Lee Sung-jae as Park Young-jun and Yoo Hai-jin as Neop-chi. Directed by Kim Sang-jin; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Sang-jin
- Cha Seung-won as Choi Ki-dong
- Lee Sung-jae as Park Young-jun
- Yoo Hai-jin as Neop-chi
- Lee Won-jong as Cheon-soo
Also Starring in Kick the Moon
· 12 more- Kim Hye-soo Min Ju-ran
- Sung Ji-ru Deok-seop
- Kim Soo-ro
- Kim Young-jun Joon-hyeong
- Kim Tae-hoon [Teacher]
- Kim Yoon-sung Underling 3
- Lee Jong-soo Min Jin-seob
- Jo Sang-geon Mr. Park
- Lee Han-gal Hyeok-su
- Jang Tae-seong Jane Hak-doo
- Kim Hak-kyu Serviceman
- Kim Hak-gyoo Horseshoe
More from Kim Sang-jin
More films directed by Kim Sang-jin: Three Summer Nights, Pitch High, Mission Possible: Kidnapping Granny K and Ghost House.
Kick the Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Kick the Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ten years ago, a legendary fighter named Choi Gi-dong and a timid straight-A student named Park Young-joon set out on a high school field trip to Gyeongju, where fate intervenes and forever alters the course of their lives.
One night during a school gala, Gi-dong leads his entire school into a massive brawl against a local gang, while Park Young-joon stays behind at the party, overwhelmed by fear. The streets become a chaotic battlefield — blood, broken bones, and the raw energy of a fight that will be talked about for years. Gi-dong earns admiration for his bravery, while Young-joon is ostracized for his fear, marking a sharp divide between them that lasts a decade.
Full summary
The whole story of Kick the Moon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kick the Moon?
10 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 profession of Choi Gi-dong ten years after the high‑school field trip?
Kick the Moon Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Sillaui dalbam” and “反转街头2人帮”.
- Also known as
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- Sillaui dalbam
- 反转街头2人帮
- 신라의 달밤
- 新羅月夜
- 新罗月夜
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Kick the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kick the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kick the Moon?
Kick the Moon runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Kick the Moon released?
Kick the Moon was released on June 23, 2001.
Who directed Kick the Moon?
Kick the Moon was directed by Kim Sang-jin.
More films by Kim Sang-jin Who is in the cast of Kick the Moon?
Kick the Moon stars Cha Seung-won as Choi Ki-dong, Lee Sung-jae as Park Young-jun and Yoo Hai-jin as Neop-chi, among 16 credited actors.
Does Kick the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Kick the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kick the Moon in?
The original language of Kick the Moon is Korean.
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