The Moon (2023 film)
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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] |
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]
Synopsis
[edit]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.
Cast
[edit]- Sul Kyung-gu as Kim Jae-guk, the former head of the space center.[7]
- Doh Kyung-soo as Hwang Sun-woo, a space crew member.
- Kim Hee-ae as Yoon Moon-young, the general director of the NASA space station.
- Jo Han-chul as the Minister of Science and ICT.[8][9]
- Park Byung-eun as Jeong Min-gyu, the current head of the space center.[10]
- Choi Byung-mo as Oh Kyu-seok, vice Minister.[10]
- Hong Seung-hee as Han-byeol, an intern working with Jae-guk and the Astronomical Observatory Team at Sobaeksan Observatory.[10]
- Special appearances
- Kim Rae-won as Lee Sang-won, The crew aboard our ship with Hwang Sun-woo. When he is return to Earth after the mission, his wife is going to give birth, and he is thinking about the name of his child. He dies on duty.[11]
- Lee Yi-kyung as Cho Yoon-jong, A member of the crew who boarded our ship with Hwang Sun-woo. He dies on duty.[11]
- Lee Sung-min as Hwang Kyu-tae, Hwang Sun-woo's father and participated in the Naraeho project with Jae-guk five years ago.[11]
- Park Yoo-ra as Announcer[11]
Production
[edit]Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.[12]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| 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 |
References
[edit]- ^ Lim Soo-yeon (January 12, 2023). "[2023 기대작①] 김용화 감독 '더 문', "가장 큰 화두는 하이퍼 리얼"". Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "The Moon (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Kim Na-yeon (May 4, 2023). "'더 문', 설경구X도경수의 우주 생존 드라마..8월 2일 개봉 [무비타이밍]" ['The Moon', a space survival drama by Seol Kyung-gu X Do Kyung-soo... to be released on August 2 [Movie Timing]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). "'더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Kang Min-kyung (May 4, 2023). "[공식] 설경구·도경수·김희애 '더문', 韓 최초 달 탐사...8월 2일 개봉 확정" [[Official] Sol Kyung-gu · Do Kyung-soo · Kim Hee-ae 'The Moon', Korea's first lunar exploration... Confirmed release on August 2nd] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "Korean movie masterpiece 'The Moon' premieres on Viu Philippines on Christmas Eve". Manila Bulletin. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). "더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)" ["The Moon" Kim Hee-ae cast confirmed, Seol Kyung-gu X Do Kyung-soo meet (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021 – via naver.
- ^ "[단독] '믿보배' 조한철 '더문' 합류...설경구·도경수와 호흡". Daily Sports (in Korean). May 25, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "'무사귀환, 하나의 목표'...'더 문' 설경구·도경수·김희애, 치열한 고군분투". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c 조지영. "'더 문' 김용화 감독 "'그래비티' '인터스텔라'와 비교해도 뒤지지 않아"". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Yoo, Eun-bi (August 5, 2023). "학연·혈연에 팬心까지 총동원 ...특별출연 '美친 라인업'[이슈S]" [Mobilize school ties, blood ties, and even fan hearts...Special appearance on "Crazy Friendly Lineup" [issue S]] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kwak Myeong-dong (October 13, 2021). "대한민국 최초의 달 탐사 소재 영화 '더 문', 4개월 대장정 마치고 크랭크업" [Korea's first lunar exploration film 'The Moon', cranked up after a 4-month long journey]. My Daily. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via Naver.
