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2023 South Korean film by Kim Yong-hwa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Moon (Korean: 더 문; RR: Deo Mun) is a 2023 South Korean space survival drama film written, co-produced and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Sol Kyung-gu, Doh Kyung-soo and Kim Hee-ae. The film follows the dramatic story of South Korea's first crewed lunar exploration mission and isolation in space.[3][4] It was released theatrically on August 2, 2023.[5] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.[6]
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Hangul | 더 문 |
Revised Romanization | Deo Mun |
Directed by | Kim Yong-hwa |
Written by | Kim Yong-hwa |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Kim Young-ho |
Edited by | Jeong Ji-eun |
Music by | Lee Jae-hak |
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Distributed by | CJ ENM |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Budget | ₩28 billion[1] |
Box office | US$5.2 million[2] |
In the near future, South Korea's first crewed mission to the moon ends in a tragic disaster when an explosion occurs on board. Five years later, a second human spaceflight is launched successfully but a strong solar wind causes it to malfunction. One astronaut, Sun-woo (Doh Kyung-soo) is left stranded in space. Facing another fatal catastrophe, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director Kim Jae-guk (Sol Kyung-gu) to help bring Sun-woo back home safely.
Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.[12]
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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Baeksang Arts Awards | 2024 | Technical Award | Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) | Nominated | [13] |
Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [citation needed] |
Best cinematography and lighting | Kim Young-ho, Hwang Soon-wook | Nominated | |||
Best Technical award | Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) | Won | |||
Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [citation needed] |
Best Cinematography | Kim Young-ho | Nominated | |||
Art/Technical award | Jin Jong-hyun (VFX) | Won | |||
Star of the Year Award | Doh Kyung-soo | Won | |||
Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [citation needed] |
Best Art Direction | Hong Ju-hee | Nominated | |||
Best Cinematography | Kim Young-ho | Nominated | |||
Best Visual Effects | Jin Jong-hyun | Nominated | |||
Best Sound | Choi Tae-young | Nominated |