Poetry (2010)
Movie 2h 19m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2010, Poetry sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Lee Chang-dong. The cast includes David Lee, Park Myung-shin and Jang Hye-jin. The running time is 2h 19m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
A South Korean woman in her sixties enrolls in a poetry class as she grapples with her faltering memory and her grandson's appalling wrongdoing.
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Cast & crew
- Lee Chang-dongDirector
- David Leeas Jong-wook
- Park Myung-shinas Hee-jin's Mother
- Jang Hye-jinas Mr. Kang's Second Daughter-in-Law
- Yoon Jeong-heeas Yang Mi-ja
- Kim Hee-raas Elder Kang
- Ahn Nae-sangas Ki-beom's Father
- Kim Yong-taekas Poet
- Kim Nam-jinas Soo-ok
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Questions about Poetry
- What genre is Poetry?
- Poetry is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Poetry?
- David Lee, Park Myung-shin, Jang Hye-jin, Yoon Jeong-hee, Kim Hee-ra appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Poetry?
- Lee Chang-dong directed Poetry.
- How long is Poetry?
- Poetry runs for 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- Is Poetry worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Poetry?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
