To the Starry Island () is a 1993 South Korean film directed by Park Kwang-su.
Plot According to his father's wishes, Moon Jae-Goo attempts to bury his father's body on the island on which he was born. Because of bitter memories of his father's political past during wartime, the villagers refuse to allow his burial. Kim Cheol, Moon's poet friend, attempts to persuade the villagers to change their minds while Moon recalls his past life on the island and his relationships with four local women.
Cast Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Cheol Moon Sung-keun as Moon Jae-Goo/Moon Duck-Bae Shim Hye-jin as Oknimi Ahn So-young as Bulttoknyo Lee Yong-yi as Upsoonne Kim Yong-man Huh Joon-ho Kim Il-woo Min Kyoung-jin Park Bu-yang
Reception To the Starry Island had received a positive review from Time Out, which called the film "fascinating, with a bold, shocking climax".
Awards Three Continents Festival (1994): Audience Award
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