Moon Embracing the Sun fingerprintStunning style, high energy, a touch of humor.
Nerve-racking and spectacular
Deeply romantic and cathartic
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, politics, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
Nerve-racking and spectacular
Moon Embracing the Sun is nerve-racking and spectacular.
Deeply romantic and cathartic
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's deeply romantic, cathartic, and moving. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, politics, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around history, politics, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
The direction, performances, and characters stand out.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and editing stand out.
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Don't come close! But don't go far...
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Moon Embracing the Sun is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-PG in the United States.
1 season
It has 1 season with 20 episodes.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
It ran from 2012 to 2012 and has ended.
It was made in Korean, with some Chinese. Produced in South Korea, China.
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7.9
