The Moon (Template:Ko-hhrm) 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[]
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[]
- Sol 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 appearance
- 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[]
Filming[]
Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.[12]
Awards and nominations[]
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Do Kyung-soo | Nominated | |
| 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 | |||
| Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Kim Young-ho | Nominated | |||
| Art/Technical award | Jin Jong-hyun(VFX) | Won | |||
| Star of the Year Award | Do Kyung-soo | Won | |||
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Do Kyung-soo | Nominated | |
| Best cinematography and lighting | Kim Young-ho, Hwang Soon-wook | Nominated | |||
| Best Technical award | Jin Jong-hyun(VFX) | Won |
References[]
- ↑ Lim Soo-yeon (January 12, 2023). [TBA [2023 기대작①] 김용화 감독 '더 문', "가장 큰 화두는 하이퍼 리얼"] (ko).
- ↑ [TBA The Moon (2023)].
- ↑ Kim Na-yeon (May 4, 2023). [TBA '더 문', 설경구X도경수의 우주 생존 드라마..8월 2일 개봉 [무비타이밍]] (ko). Star News.
- ↑ Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). [TBA '더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)] (ko).
- ↑ Kang Min-kyung (May 4, 2023). [TBA [공식] 설경구·도경수·김희애 '더문', 韓 최초 달 탐사…8월 2일 개봉 확정] (ko). Ten Asia.
- ↑ [TBA Korean movie masterpiece 'The Moon' premieres on Viu Philippines on Christmas Eve] (en). Manila Bulletin (December 21, 2023).
- ↑ Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). [TBA 더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)] (ko).
- ↑ [TBA [단독] '믿보배' 조한철 '더문' 합류…설경구·도경수와 호흡] (ko) (May 25, 2021).
- ↑ [TBA '무사귀환, 하나의 목표'…'더 문' 설경구·도경수·김희애, 치열한 고군분투] (ko).
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 조지영. [TBA '더 문' 김용화 감독 "'그래비티' '인터스텔라'와 비교해도 뒤지지 않아"] (ko).
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Yoo, Eun-bi (August 5, 2023). [TBA 학연·혈연에 팬心까지 총동원 …특별출연 '美친 라인업'[이슈S]] (ko). SpoTV News.
- ↑ Kwak Myeong-dong (October 13, 2021). [TBA 대한민국 최초의 달 탐사 소재 영화 '더 문', 4개월 대장정 마치고 크랭크업].
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