South Bound

2013·Movie
2h 1min
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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South Bound fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The Man Who Stood Up When No One Could

Hae-gap is a director who makes anti-government documentary films. One day, Hae-gap’s son, Na-ra, runs away from home, but Man-deok, a freeloader living in Hae-gap’s house ends up bringing him back. Later, Man-deok raids the head developer of Deul Island to stop its exploitation, and Na-ra helps and ends up getting caught. In order to bring Na-ra out from jail, Hae-gap signs to stop making anti-government films and moves to Deul Island with his family. Na-ra sees his father leading a good, quiet life there and starts opening up. But when a construction company charges in to clear-out the island and the islanders fall at risk of losing their homes, Hae-gap leads a strike against it and his family fall in grave danger...
Family DramaSocial CommentaryPolitical SatireComing-of-AgeRebellionIsland LifeQuirkyHeartwarmingEnsemble Cast

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Questions about South Bound

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Where can I stream South Bound legally?

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Is South Bound worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is South Bound?

2 h 1 min

South Bound runs 2 h 1 min.

What language is South Bound in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch South Bound?

2KRTW

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What tropes does South Bound use?

Creepy TwinsFacial HorrorPet the DogAbandoned HospitalChekhov's GunReality Is Out to LunchGornSelf-Made OrphanNothing Is ScarierReligion of EvilBody HorrorBlue-and-Orange Moralityand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for South Bound, including Creepy Twins, Facial Horror, Pet the Dog.

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