Café Seoul (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2009, Café Seoul is a drama film directed by Masaharu Take, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Jun, a Japanese freelance reporter, discovers hidden gem of Korean traditional bakery "Moran-dang" by chance in the middle of the city of Seoul, while covering stories of the city. Moran-dang takes him back to his memory of childhood and urges him to stay there for more stories. One day, Moran-dang is vandalized by construction villains in town who maliciously try to take the spot of the bakery and the owner and chef, Sang-woo, gets his hands injured. When Moran-dang is in danger of closing, little brother Sang-hyuk returns home after drifting apart. As Jun inspires Sang-hyuk to restore his family tie and the secret recipes, Sang-hyuk and Jun are connected in friendship to save Moran-dang.
Who’s in it. Café Seoul stars Kim Jeong-hoon, Takumi Saitoh, Kotomi Kyōno and Kim Dong-wook.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Café Seoul 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 Café Seoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Café Seoul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Café Seoul (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Café Seoul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Café Seoul worth watching?
- Café Seoul holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Café Seoul?
- Café Seoul stars Kim Jeong-hoon, Takumi Saitoh, Kotomi Kyōno and Kim Dong-wook.