A Smile (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, A Smile is a drama and romance film directed by Park Kyung-hee, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. This debut feature from female Korean director Park Kyung-hee tells the story of a photographer whose life is changed indelibly when she discovers she has a rare disease which causes tunnel vision and possible eventual blindness. Divided into four sections, it depicts the break-up of her relationship with her boyfriend, her problems with her old-fashioned family, her attempts to deal with her disease through her art and, finally, her desire to fly an airplane before she loses her sight entirely.
Who’s in it. A Smile stars Chu Sang-mi as So-Jung, Cho Seong-ha as Flight instructor, Song Il-gon as Ji-Seok and Jin Kyung as Writer Ahn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Smile 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 Smile page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Smile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Smile (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Smile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Smile worth watching?
- A Smile holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Smile?
- A Smile stars Chu Sang-mi, Cho Seong-ha, Song Il-gon, Jin Kyung and Son Byung-ho.
- When was A Smile released?
- A Smile was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.