Goodbye, Boy (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Goodbye, Boy is a drama film directed by Roh Hong-Jin, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Winter 1988 - Middle school student Jin-Woo lives with his unemployed alcoholic father and his mother who frequently attempts to run away from home due to her unhappiness with her husband. Jin-Woo's older sister does whatever she wants and fumes at her mother for the life she lives. Jin-Woo feels sorry for his mom who has to support the family alone and starts to work as a newspaper delivery boy. At the newspaper distribution plant, he meets another boy named Chang-Geun who works hard to save money. Jin-Woo learns from Chang-Geun things like how to smoke, drink alcohol and how to deal with girls. Jin-Woo learns about life through Chang-Geun.
Who’s in it. Goodbye, Boy stars Yeon Jun-seok as Jin-Woo, Kim So-hee as Mother, Yeo Min-Joo as Soo-Jin and Ahn Nae-sang as Father, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye, Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye, Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye, Boy (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goodbye, Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Goodbye, Boy?
- Goodbye, Boy stars Yeon Jun-seok, Kim So-hee, Yeo Min-Joo, Ahn Nae-sang and Ryu Hyun-kyung.
- When was Goodbye, Boy released?
- Goodbye, Boy was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.