Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
2016, Korean. Directed by Lee Joon-ik.
The poems that are untold, the youth that is unfinished.
Based on a true story, renowned Korean poet, Yun Dong-ju, is detained and abused by the Japanese for participating in the Korean Independence Movement.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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Cast & crew
- Lee Joon-ikDirector
- Kang Ha-neulYun Dong-ju
- Park Jeong-minSong Mong-gyu
- Kim In-wooDetective
- Choi Hong-ilDong-ju's Father
- Kim Jung-palMong-gyu's Father
- Moon ChoiKumi
- Shin Yoon-juLee Yeo-jin
- Kim Ooh-jinHyochi
- Min Jin-woongKang Cheo-joong
- Park Myung-shinMong-gyu's Mother
- Lee Sun-juDong-ju's Mother
- Seong Hong-ilMyung Hee-jo
Details
- Released
- 17 February 2016
- Original title
- 동주
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Shin Yeon-shick
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What Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet is based on
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet is based on a true story.
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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
If you liked Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, try 1987: When the Day Comes, The Railway Man, Benediction.
Who directed Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) was directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Kang Ha-neul, Park Jeong-min, Kim In-woo.
What is Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet based on?
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet is based on a true story.