Sunny

2008·Movie
2h 6min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–82%

Where to watch

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Sunny fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, war, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

1971, Vietnam... I came to find you.

With hopes of reuniting with her husband, who left for the Vietnam War without telling her, a young wife joins a traveling band as the lead singer.
Korean War MelodramaWoman's JourneySearch for HusbandMusic as CatharsisVietnam War EraLoss and LongingEmotional ResilienceShowbiz BackdropCultural Reflection

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Joon-ik
Written by:
Choi Seok-hwan
Produced by:
Cho Chul-hyun, Oh Seung-hyeon, Jeong Seung-hye
Composed by:
Bang Jun-seok, Lee Byung-hoon, Lim Hyung-geun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sunny

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sunny legally?

PrimeThe RokuRakuten VikiAsianCrushAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsCineverseTubi TV

Sunny is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sunny worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sunny rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sunny?

2 h 6 min

Sunny runs 2 h 6 min.

What language is Sunny in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Sunny?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sunny in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sunny use?

Bittersweet EndingDescent into AddictionNice GuyAwful Wedded LifeCorporal PunishmentBreaking the FellowshipThe '80sNew Transfer StudentGrowing Up SucksYour Days Are NumberedStarving ArtistLove Hurtsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Sunny, including Bittersweet Ending, Descent into Addiction, Nice Guy.

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