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The Moon
The Moon
	Theatrical release poster
Hangul	더 문
Revised Romanization	Deo Mun
Directed by	Kim Yong-hwa
Written by	Kim Yong-hwa
Produced by	Seo Ho-jin; Kim Yong-hwa;
Starring	Sul Kyung-gu; Doh Kyung-soo; Kim Hee-ae;
Cinematography	Kim Young-ho
Edited by	Jeong Ji-eun
Music by	Lee Jae-hak
Production; companies	Vlad Studio; CJ ENM Studios;
Distributed by	CJ ENM
Release date	August 2, 2023;
Running time	129 minutes
Country	South Korea
Language	Korean
Budget	₩28 billion
Box office	US$5.2 million

The Moon (Korean: 더 문; RR: Deo Mun) is a 2023 South Korean space survival drama film written, co-produced and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Doh Kyung-soo and Kim Hee-ae. The film follows the dramatic story of South Korea's first crewed lunar exploration mission and isolation in space.^[3]^[4] It was released theatrically on August 2, 2023.^[5] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.^[6]

Synopsis

In the near future, South Korea's first crewed mission to the moon ends in a tragic disaster when an explosion occurs on board. Five years later, a second human spaceflight is launched successfully but a strong solar wind causes it to malfunction. One astronaut, Sun-woo (Doh Kyung-soo) is left stranded in space. Facing another fatal catastrophe, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director Kim Jae-guk (Sol Kyung-gu) to help bring Sun-woo back home safely.

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu as Kim Jae-guk, the former head of the space center.^[7]
Doh Kyung-soo as Hwang Sun-woo, a space crew member.
Kim Hee-ae as Yoon Moon-young, the general director of the NASA space station and Jae-guk's ex-wife.
Jo Han-chul as the Minister of Science and ICT.^[8]^[9]
Park Byung-eun as Jeong Min-gyu, the current head of the space center.^[10]
Choi Byung-mo as Oh Kyu-seok, vice Minister.^[10]
Hong Seung-hee as Han-byeol, an intern working with Jae-guk and the Astronomical Observatory Team at Sobaeksan Observatory.^[10]

Special appearances

Kim Rae-won as Lee Sang-won, The crew aboard our ship with Hwang Sun-woo. When he is return to Earth after the mission, his wife is going to give birth, and he is thinking about the name of his child. He dies on duty.^[11]
Lee Yi-kyung as Cho Yoon-jong, A member of the crew who boarded our ship with Hwang Sun-woo. He dies on duty.^[11]
Lee Sung-min as Hwang Kyu-tae, Hwang Sun-woo's father and participated in the Naraeho project with Jae-guk five years ago.^[11]
Park Yoo-ra as Announcer^[11]

Production

Filming

Principal photography began on June 6, 2021, and wrapped in October 2021.^[12]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards	2024	Technical Award	Jin Jong-hyun (VFX)	Nominated	^[13]
Blue Dragon Film Awards	2023	Best Actor	Doh Kyung-soo	Nominated	^{[citation needed]}
		Best cinematography and lighting	Kim Young-ho, Hwang Soon-wook	Nominated
		Best Technical award	Jin Jong-hyun (VFX)	Won
Buil Film Awards	2023	Best Actor	Doh Kyung-soo	Nominated	^{[citation needed]}
		Best Cinematography	Kim Young-ho	Nominated
		Art/Technical award	Jin Jong-hyun (VFX)	Won
		Star of the Year Award	Doh Kyung-soo	Won
Grand Bell Awards	2023	Best Actor	Doh Kyung-soo	Nominated	^{[citation needed]}
		Best Art Direction	Hong Ju-hee	Nominated
		Best Cinematography	Kim Young-ho	Nominated
		Best Visual Effects	Jin Jong-hyun	Nominated
		Best Sound	Choi Tae-young	Nominated

References

^ Lim Soo-yeon (January 12, 2023). "[2023 기대작①] 김용화 감독 '더 문', "가장 큰 화두는 하이퍼 리얼"". Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2023.
^ "The Moon (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
^ Kim Na-yeon (May 4, 2023). "'더 문', 설경구X도경수의 우주 생존 드라마..8월 2일 개봉 [무비타이밍]" ['The Moon', a space survival drama by Seol Kyung-gu X Do Kyung-soo... to be released on August 2 [Movie Timing]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). "'더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Kang Min-kyung (May 4, 2023). "[공식] 설경구·도경수·김희애 '더문', 韓 최초 달 탐사...8월 2일 개봉 확정" [[Official] Sol Kyung-gu · Do Kyung-soo · Kim Hee-ae 'The Moon', Korea's first lunar exploration... Confirmed release on August 2nd] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Naver.
^ "Korean movie masterpiece 'The Moon' premieres on Viu Philippines on Christmas Eve". Manila Bulletin. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
^ Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). "더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)" ["The Moon" Kim Hee-ae cast confirmed, Seol Kyung-gu X Do Kyung-soo meet (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021 – via naver.
^ "[단독] '믿보배' 조한철 '더문' 합류...설경구·도경수와 호흡". Daily Sports (in Korean). May 25, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
^ "'무사귀환, 하나의 목표'...'더 문' 설경구·도경수·김희애, 치열한 고군분투". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved July 14, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c 조지영. "'더 문' 김용화 감독 "'그래비티' '인터스텔라'와 비교해도 뒤지지 않아"". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Yoo, Eun-bi (August 5, 2023). "학연·혈연에 팬心까지 총동원 ...특별출연 '美친 라인업'[이슈S]" [Mobilize school ties, blood ties, and even fan hearts...Special appearance on "Crazy Friendly Lineup" [issue S]] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Naver.
^ Kwak Myeong-dong (October 13, 2021). "대한민국 최초의 달 탐사 소재 영화 '더 문', 4개월 대장정 마치고 크랭크업" [Korea's first lunar exploration film 'The Moon', cranked up after a 4-month long journey]. My Daily. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via Naver.

External links

The Moon at IMDb
The Moon at HanCinema
The Moon at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)

[:01-1] Lim Soo-yeon (January 12, 2023). "[2023 기대작①] 김용화 감독 '더 문', "가장 큰 화두는 하이퍼 리얼"". Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2023.

[2] "The Moon (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 1, 2023.

[3] Kim Na-yeon (May 4, 2023). "'더 문', 설경구X도경수의 우주 생존 드라마..8월 2일 개봉 [무비타이밍]" ['The Moon', a space survival drama by Seol Kyung-gu X Do Kyung-soo... to be released on August 2 [Movie Timing]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[4] Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). "'더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[5] Kang Min-kyung (May 4, 2023). "[공식] 설경구·도경수·김희애 '더문', 韓 최초 달 탐사...8월 2일 개봉 확정" [[Official] Sol Kyung-gu · Do Kyung-soo · Kim Hee-ae 'The Moon', Korea's first lunar exploration... Confirmed release on August 2nd] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Naver.

[6] "Korean movie masterpiece 'The Moon' premieres on Viu Philippines on Christmas Eve". Manila Bulletin. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.

[themoon-7] Kim Min-ji (February 10, 2021). "더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식)" ["The Moon" Kim Hee-ae cast confirmed, Seol Kyung-gu X Do Kyung-soo meet (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021 – via naver.

[8] "[단독] '믿보배' 조한철 '더문' 합류...설경구·도경수와 호흡". Daily Sports (in Korean). May 25, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.

[9] "'무사귀환, 하나의 목표'...'더 문' 설경구·도경수·김희애, 치열한 고군분투". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved July 14, 2023.

[:0-10] 조지영. "'더 문' 김용화 감독 "'그래비티' '인터스텔라'와 비교해도 뒤지지 않아"". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2023.

[cameo-11] Yoo, Eun-bi (August 5, 2023). "학연·혈연에 팬心까지 총동원 ...특별출연 '美친 라인업'[이슈S]" [Mobilize school ties, blood ties, and even fan hearts...Special appearance on "Crazy Friendly Lineup" [issue S]] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Naver.

[12] Kwak Myeong-dong (October 13, 2021). "대한민국 최초의 달 탐사 소재 영화 '더 문', 4개월 대장정 마치고 크랭크업" [Korea's first lunar exploration film 'The Moon', cranked up after a 4-month long journey]. My Daily. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[13] Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via Naver.

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