Pandora (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Pandora is a 2016 action thriller directed by Park Jung-woo, starring Kim Nam-gil as Jae-hyuk, Kim Jong-goo and Son Jong-hak. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $30.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Park Jung-woo
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Next Entertainment World
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pandora About?
The premise of Pandora without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a sudden earthquake strikes a remote Korean village containing a deteriorating nuclear power plant, one man puts himself in harm’s way. He must race against time to prevent a catastrophic disaster that could impact the entire nation and its people. The situation is urgent, and his actions hold the fate of the country in his hands.
Pandora Cast & Characters
Kim Nam-gil leads the cast as Jae-hyuk, with Kim Jong-goo as Nuclear Safety Committee Chairman and Son Jong-hak as President of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power. Directed by Park Jung-woo; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Park Jung-woo
- Kim Nam-gil as Jae-hyuk
- Kim Jong-goo as Nuclear Safety Committee Chairman
- Son Jong-hak as President of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
- Song Young-chang as New Director at Nuclear Power Plant
Also Starring in Pandora
· 29 more- Bae Gang-Yoo Min-jae
- Kim Joo-hyun Yeon-joo
- Jung Jin-young Pyung-sub
- Jo Han-chul President of Shimwon E&C
- Kim Myung-min President
- Lee Kyung-young Prime Minister
- Park Pal-Young Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy
- Kim Dae-myung Gil-seop
- Oh Ye-seol New Nurse
- Jeong In-gi Fire Marshal
- Kang Shin-il Mr. Kong
- Yoo Seung-mok Mr. Kam
- Kim Hye-eun First Lady
- Moon Jeong-hee Jeong-hye
- Kim Young-ae Mrs. Seok
- Kim Keum-soon Villager
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- Kim Young-woong Mr. Hwang
- Kim Se-dong Mr. Nam
- Kong Jeong-hwan Senior Presidential Secretary
- Kang Suk-won Machinery Team Leader
- Baek Do-bin Chief Rescuer
- Hong Seok-bin Doctor
- Kwak Min-seok Head of Foreign Cooperation
- No Kang-min Young Jin-taek
- Kim Han-jong Jin-taek
- Moon Jong-il Rescue
- Park Joon-young Storage Tank Recovery Team
- Park Sun-Hee Mr. Gam's Wife
- Shim Young-Min National Security Chief
More from Park Jung-woo
More films directed by Park Jung-woo: Deranged, Big Bang and Dance with the Wind.
Pandora Plot Summary
What happens in Pandora from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jae-hyeok, Kim Nam-gil, works at the aging Hanbyul Nuclear Power Plant, the town’s namesake energy source and its main employer. He has carried the weight of tragedy since childhood, having lost both his father and brother while working at the plant. Now he lives with his mother, sister-in-law, and his young nephew Min-jae, trying to keep the family afloat. He harbors a quiet dream of leaving the town behind and joining a fishing vessel to bring in money for his family, but he faces constant doubt from those around him, including his childhood friend and fiancée Yeon-joo Kim Joo-hyun, who doubt whether he can really escape the pull of the plant’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of Pandora, scene by scene
Pandora Box Office
Pandora grossed $30.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.9M
- International
- $30.9M
Pandora Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pandora.
How Well Do You Know Pandora?
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 the primary occupation of the protagonist Jae-hyeok at the beginning of the film?
Pandora Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Pandola” and “Thảm Họa Hạt Nhân”.
- Also known as
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- Pandola
- Thảm Họa Hạt Nhân
- Пандора
- 潘多拉
- 판도라
- Pan-dola
- פנדורה
- 潘朵拉
- Πανδώρα
- パンドラ
- แพนดอร่า
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Pandora FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pandora, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pandora?
Pandora runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Pandora released?
Pandora was released on December 7, 2016.
Who directed Pandora?
Pandora was directed by Park Jung-woo.
More films by Park Jung-woo Who is in the cast of Pandora?
Pandora stars Kim Nam-gil as Jae-hyuk, Kim Jong-goo as Nuclear Safety Committee Chairman and Son Jong-hak as President of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, among 33 credited actors.
How much did Pandora make at the box office?
Pandora grossed $30.9 million worldwide.
Does Pandora have a post-credit scene?
No. Pandora has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pandora in?
The original language of Pandora is Korean.
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