To the Starry Island (Korean: 그 섬에 가고싶다; RR: Geu seome gagosipda) is a 1993 South Korean film directed by Park Kwang-su.
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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