The Moon (Korean: 더 문; RR: Deo mun) is a 2023 South Korean science fiction disaster film written, co-produced and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Doh Kyung-soo, and Kim Hee-ae. It follows the dramatic story of South Korea's first crewed lunar exploration mission and isolation in space. The film was released theatrically on August 2, 2023. It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.
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Synopsis
In the near future, South Korea's first crewed mission to the moon ends in a tragic disaster when an explosion occurs on board. Five years later, a second human spaceflight is launched successfully but a strong solar wind causes it to malfunction. One astronaut, Sun-woo is left stranded in space. Facing another fatal catastrophe, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director Kim Jae-guk to help bring Sun-woo back home safely.
Cast
Sul Kyung-gu as Kim Jae-guk, the former head of the Naro Space Center
Doh Kyung-soo as Hwang Sun-woo, a space crew member
Kim Hee-ae as Yoon Moon-young, the director of NASA's Lunar Orbiter and Jae-guk's ex-wife
Jo Han-chul as Kim In-sik, Minister of Science and ICT
Park Byung-eun as Jeong Min-gyu, Jae-guk's successor
Choi Byung-mo as Oh Kyu-seok, Vice Minister of Science and ICT
Hong Seung-hee as Han-byeol, an intern working with Jae-guk
Choi Jung-woo as President
Lee Sung-min as Hwang Kyu-tae
Kim Rae-won as Lee Sang-won
Lee Yi-kyung as Cho Yoon-jong
Park Yoo-ra as Announcer
Production
Filming
Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.
