Whale Hunting
1984, Korean. Directed by Bae Chang-ho.
A disillusioned student meets a eccentric beggar and a mute prostitute he falls in love with. Together, without money, they cross South Korea to help the girl go home.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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- Released
- 31 March 1984
- Original title
- 고래사냥
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Choi In-ho
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What Whale Hunting is based on
Whale Hunting is adapted from a novel.
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Whale Hunting: quick answers
What comes after Whale Hunting?
Next in the series: Whale Hunting 2 (1985).
Is Whale Hunting worth watching?
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How long is Whale Hunting?
Whale Hunting runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Whale Hunting have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Whale Hunting on?
Whale Hunting isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 1984. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whale Hunting?
If you liked Whale Hunting, try Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, Love Everlasting, Ditto.
Who directed Whale Hunting?
Whale Hunting (1984) was directed by Bae Chang-ho and stars Kim Su-cheol, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Mi-sook.
What is Whale Hunting based on?
Whale Hunting is adapted from a novel.