# Castaway on the Moon (2009)

> Two isolated Seoul misfits discover an unlikely lifeline across the Han River, turning solitude into a strange and tender romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11095

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Lee Hae-jun
- Cast: Jung Jae-young, Jung Ryeo-won, Yang Mi-kyung, Lee Sang-hun, Jang So-yeon, Park Young-seo, Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Kyung-joon
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1499666/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, warm, bittersweet, quiet evening, thoughtful date night

## Synopsis

A man's failed escape from life leads him to an unexpected connection on an isolated island.

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