Burning (2018) Thriller Drama Mystery
Burning (2018) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 8.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 9.1/10
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Burning Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Jong-su, a part-time worker, bumps into Hae-mi while delivering, who used to live in the same neighborhood. Hae-mi asks him to look after her cat while she"s on a trip to Africa. When Hae-mi comes back, she introduces Ben, a mysterious guy she met in Africa, to Jong-su. One day, Ben visits Jong-su"s with Hae-mi and confesses his own secret hobby.
Tagline: Now Tell the Truth
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Burning Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
Box Office: $718,991
Awards: 54
Nominations: 144
Language: Korean, English
Country: South Korea, Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Burning Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 26, 2018
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Burning (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
Burning Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ah-In Yoo | ... | Lee Jong-su |
| Steven Yeun | ... | Ben (as Yeun Sang-yeop) |
| Jong-seo Jun | ... | Shin Hae-mi |
| Soo-Kyung Kim | ... | Yeon-ju |
| Seung-ho Choi | ... | Lee Yong-seok |
| Moon Sung-keun | ... | Lawyer |
| Seong-kun Mun | ... | Lawyer |
| Bok-gi Min | ... | Judge |
| Soo-Jeong Lee | ... | Prosecutor |
| Hye-ra Ban | ... | Jong-su''s Mom |
| Mi-Kyung Cha | ... | Hae-mi''s Mom |
| Bong-ryeon Lee | ... | Hae-mi''s Sister |
| Wonhyeong Jang | ... | Won-hyeong |
| Seok-Chan Jeon | ... | Seok-chan |
| Joong-ok Lee | ... | Patrolman |
| Shin-rok Kim | ... | Shin-rok |
| Ja-Yeon Ok | ... | Ja-yeon |
| Donald Trump | ... | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ah-In Yoo – Lee Jong-su
- Steven Yeun (b. December 21, 1983) – Ben (as Yeun Sang-yeop)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Yeun Sang-yeop | Steven Yuen - Jong-seo Jun – Shin Hae-mi
- Soo-Kyung Kim – Yeon-ju
- Seung-ho Choi – Lee Yong-seok
- Moon Sung-keun – Lawyer
- Seong-kun Mun (b. May 28, 1953) – Lawyer
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sung-Keun Moon - Bok-gi Min – Judge
- Soo-Jeong Lee – Prosecutor
- Hye-ra Ban – Jong-su''s Mom
- Mi-Kyung Cha – Hae-mi''s Mom
- Bong-ryeon Lee – Hae-mi''s Sister
Also known as: Bongryun Lee - Wonhyeong Jang – Won-hyeong
- Seok-Chan Jeon – Seok-chan
- Joong-ok Lee – Patrolman
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