Modern Boy
2008, Korean. Directed by Jung Ji-woo.
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During the Japanese occupation, a Korean modern boy, who wants to fit in with the Japanese, falls in love with a Korean freedom fighter.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jung Ji-wooDirector
- Park Hae-ilLee Hae-myung
- Kim Hye-sooCho Nan-sil
- Kim Nam-gilHidaka Shinsuke
- Kim Joon-baeBaek Sang-heo
- Kim Young-jaeOgai
- Shin GuHae-myung's Father
- Ju Seok-taeDetective in a beret
- Lim Seo-yeonYoko Ishida
- Hong Seung-jinCheol-kwon
- Hwang Sang-kyungMr. Lee
- Lee Seung-biYukiko
- Kim Kwang-kyuPark Ka-song
Details
- Released
- 2 October 2008
- Original title
- 모던 보이
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Jung Ji-woo
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How long is Modern Boy?
Modern Boy runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Modern Boy have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Modern Boy on?
Modern Boy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 2008. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Modern Boy?
If you liked Modern Boy, try The History of Love, Suite Française, Dear John.
Who directed Modern Boy?
Modern Boy (2008) was directed by Jung Ji-woo and stars Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Nam-gil.