The Poet and the Boy
2017, Korean. Directed by Kim Yang-hee.
Dreams that cannot be written.
Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 14 September 2017
- Original title
- 시인의 사랑
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kim Yang-hee
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How long is The Poet and the Boy?
The Poet and the Boy runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Poet and the Boy on?
The Poet and the Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Poet and the Boy?
If you liked The Poet and the Boy, try I Never Sang for My Father, Poetry, Howl.
Who directed The Poet and the Boy?
The Poet and the Boy (2017) was directed by Kim Yang-hee and stars Yang Ik-june, Jeon Hye-jin, Jung Ga-ram.