Sorum (2001): Cast & Plot
Sorum is a 2001 mystery horror film directed by Yoon Jong-chan, starring Kim Myung-min as Yong-hyun, Gi Ju-bong and Jang Jin-young. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Yoon Jong-chan
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Dreammax
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sorum About?
The premise of Sorum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The moment the door to Room 504 opens, a chilling secret emerges. A young man takes a lease in a dilapidated apartment block, where he begins a tentative romance with a neighbor. The building itself bears a history of trauma, and as their relationship deepens, the lingering ghosts of past tragedies surface, haunting both residents.
Sorum Cast & Characters
Kim Myung-min leads the cast as Yong-hyun, with Gi Ju-bong as Writer Lee and Jang Jin-young as Sun-yung. Directed by Yoon Jong-chan; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoon Jong-chan
- Kim Myung-min as Yong-hyun
- Gi Ju-bong as Writer Lee
- Jang Jin-young as Sun-yung
- Kim Joo-ryoung as Yong-hyun's Mother
Also Starring in Sorum
· 3 more- Jo An Eun-soo
- Lee Han-wi Drunken
- Kim Ki-cheon Mr. Song
More from Yoon Jong-chan
More films directed by Yoon Jong-chan: My Paparotti, I Am Happy and Blue Swallow.
Sorum Plot Summary
What happens in Sorum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Looking for a fresh start, the young taxi driver Yong-hyun [Kim Myung-min] moves into Apt. 504 of Migum Apartments, an aging tenement whose walls seem to whisper of the past. The moment he settles in, he meets his neighbor, Mr. Lee [Gi Ju-bong], a divorced writer, whose presence hints at unfinished stories echoing through the building. On the first night, Hyun begins his night shift after a quick stop at a nearby store where another neighbor, Sun-yeong [Jang Jin-young], works, introducing a small circle of residents whose lives will intertwine in surprising ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Sorum, scene by scene
Sorum Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sorum.
How Well Do You Know Sorum?
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 occupation of the film's protagonist, Yong-hyun?
Sorum Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Дрожь” and “毛骨悚然”.
- Also known as
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- Дрожь
- 毛骨悚然
- Soreum
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Sorum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sorum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sorum?
Sorum runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Sorum released?
Sorum was released on August 4, 2001.
Who directed Sorum?
Sorum was directed by Yoon Jong-chan.
More films by Yoon Jong-chan Who is in the cast of Sorum?
Sorum stars Kim Myung-min as Yong-hyun, Gi Ju-bong as Writer Lee and Jang Jin-young as Sun-yung, among 7 credited actors.
Does Sorum have a post-credit scene?
No. Sorum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sorum in?
The original language of Sorum is Korean.
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