The Blazing Sun_
Chun-ho and his wife Sun-hie wander Korea in search of a way to make a living under Japanese colonial occupation. They settle in a mining village where Sun-hie is forced to put up with her husband's gambling and beatings. Eventually he forces her to go to a loanshark so he can get enough money to run away with a prostitute.
Starring
Hah Myung-joong, Cho Yong-won, Lee Hye-young
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Blazing Sun was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Chun-ho and his wife Sun-hie wander Korea in search of a way to make a living under Japanese colonial occupation. They settle in a mining village where Sun-h...
The Blazing Sun is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (5)
Hah Myung-joong
Chun-ho
Cho Yong-won
Sun-hie
Lee Hye-young
Hyang-sim
PJ
Park Jong-sel
Pan-chul
Choi Joo-bong
Mong-tae
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Rating
5.4/10 (5 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Blazing Sun about?
Chun-ho and his wife Sun-hie wander Korea in search of a way to make a living under Japanese colonial occupation. They settle in a mining village where Sun-hie is forced to put up with her husband's gambling and beatings. Eventually he forces her to go to a loanshark so he can get enough money to run away with a prostitute.
How long is The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Blazing Sun?
The cast of The Blazing Sun includes Hah Myung-joong, Cho Yong-won, Lee Hye-young, Park Jong-sel, Choi Joo-bong.
What is the rating of The Blazing Sun?
The Blazing Sun has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama