Microhabitat (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Microhabitat is a 2017 romantic drama directed by Jeon Go-woon, starring Esom as Mi-so, Lee Sung-wook and Kim Jae-hwa. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $424,025 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Jeon Go-woon
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- KwangHwaMoon Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Microhabitat About?
The premise of Microhabitat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by loss and struggling to maintain her dignity, Miso navigates a city where survival feels increasingly difficult. Relying on cigarettes and whiskey to cope, she finds herself facing rising costs for basic necessities like rent. As her situation deteriorates, she’s forced to give up her home and begins couch surfing with old friends, prompting a deep reflection on her place in the world and what truly matters.
Microhabitat Cast & Characters
Esom leads the cast as Mi-so, with Lee Sung-wook as Dae-yong and Kim Jae-hwa as Jung-mi. Directed by Jeon Go-woon; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeon Go-woon
- Esom as Mi-so
- Lee Sung-wook as Dae-yong
- Kim Jae-hwa as Jung-mi
- Kim Hee-won as Jung-mi's Husband
Also Starring in Microhabitat
· 15 more- Choi Deok-moon Ro-kyi
- Kim Jae-rok House Owner
- Ahn Jae-hong Han-sol
- Lee Yong-nyeo Ro-kyi's Mother
- Park Ji-young Real Estate Manager
- Cho Soo-hyang Min-ji
- Kang Jin-ah Moon-young
- Kim Yae-eun Jae-kyung
- Hwang Mi-young Convenience Store Manager
- Kim Guk-hee Hyun-jung
- Lee Yo-sup Whiskey Bar
- Woo Moon-gi Groom
- Jeong Bo-ram Whisky
- Jang Sung-kyu Ringing Event Announcer (voice)
- Kwun Hyun-jeong Bride
Microhabitat Plot Summary
What happens in Microhabitat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miso Esom is a thirty-something woman who guards what she cherishes most—cigarettes, whiskey, and her boyfriend—by living with fewer basic comforts than most people would tolerate.
In 2015 she works as a housekeeper, but her income barely covers her day-to-day needs. When her landlord raises the rent, she takes on extra shifts to stretch every won. A spike in cigarette prices forces her to switch to a cheaper brand, yet even with careful budgeting she finds herself short as the year winds down. Faced with this shortfall, she makes a stark choice: she plans to do away with rent altogether and compiles a list of old bandmates she might crash with for a while.
Full summary
The whole story of Microhabitat, scene by scene
Microhabitat Box Office
Microhabitat grossed $424,025 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$424K
- International
- $424K
Microhabitat Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer MICROHABITAT (소공녀) | Official Trailer | MUBI
How Well Do You Know Microhabitat?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is Miso's primary occupation at the beginning of the film?
Microhabitat Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “So-gong-nyeo” and “小公女”.
- Also known as
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- So-gong-nyeo
- 小公女
- Mikrobūtis
- Mikrosiedlisko
- 蟻居女孩
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Microhabitat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Microhabitat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Microhabitat?
Microhabitat runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Microhabitat released?
Microhabitat was released on October 13, 2017.
Who directed Microhabitat?
Microhabitat was directed by Jeon Go-woon.
More films by Jeon Go-woon Who is in the cast of Microhabitat?
Microhabitat stars Esom as Mi-so, Lee Sung-wook as Dae-yong and Kim Jae-hwa as Jung-mi, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Microhabitat make at the box office?
Microhabitat grossed $424,025 worldwide.
Does Microhabitat have a post-credit scene?
No. Microhabitat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Microhabitat in?
The original language of Microhabitat is Korean.
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