Shine

2024·Movie
2h 13min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb–Metacritic1008.1Rotten Tomatoes91%90%

Where to watch

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About

Ye-sun, a 16-year-old girl who lives in a little town in Jeju Island, recently lost her grandmother. After the death of her grandmother, Ye-sun closes herself from everyone so that she can get used to being alone. Over one lonely and severe winter night, Ye-sun finally picks up her phone to make a call.
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Crew

Directed by:
Park Suk-young
Written by:
Park Suk-young
Produced by:
Lee Se-jin
Composed by:
Kim Dong-gi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Shine

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Where can I stream Shine legally?

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Is Shine worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 91% and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Shine?

2 h 13 min

Shine runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shine?

Critics96
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate Shine higher (96) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Shine in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

What tropes does Shine use?

Abusive ParentsChild ProdigyCreepy CrossdresserDeconstructionDisposable FiancéFourth-Date MarriageIntergenerational FriendshipMotor MouthTalkative LoonSanity SlippageNo Social SkillsOvercrankand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Shine, including Abusive Parents, Child Prodigy, Creepy Crossdresser.

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