A Little Monk (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, A Little Monk is a drama film directed by Joo Kyeong-joong, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A nine-year old monk, Do-nyum, has lived most of his lonely life in a quiet mountain monastery under his elderly master. Though put under a strict regimen of Buddhist teachings, meditation and chores, the child cannot help but to think of his mother, whom he cannot remember but misses dearly and hopes to be reunited with one day. He also wishes that he could be like the other children who live nearby and play games and attend school. Do-nyum's other companion is an older monk named Jung-sim, who is also struggling with staying on the path of enlightenment. The temple's groundskeeper keeps reassuring Do-Nyum that his mother will come back someday. But Do-nyum, sick of waiting for a mother who may never return, agrees to be adopted by the monastery's benefactor, a wealthy widow who visits the temple every year to mourn her late son.
Who’s in it. A Little Monk stars Oh Young-soo as Temple Master, Kim Jin-tae as Do-nyeom (little monk), Kim Min-kyo as Jung-shim (young monk) and Jeon Moo-song as Woodsman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Little Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Little Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Little Monk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Little Monk (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Little Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Little Monk worth watching?
- A Little Monk holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Little Monk?
- A Little Monk stars Oh Young-soo, Kim Jin-tae, Kim Min-kyo, Jeon Moo-song and Kim Ye-ryeong.
- When was A Little Monk released?
- A Little Monk was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.