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Modern Boy

What's Harder than Fighting Imperialism? Try Finding Lost Love.

6.8(4)20082h 1m
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Where to watch Modern Boy in Japan

Modern Boy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

About Modern Boy

Modern Boy is a 2008 movie in the War, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Jung Ji-woo, starring Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo and Kim Nam-gil. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Modern Boy in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

During the Japanese occupation, a Korean modern boy, who wants to fit in with the Japanese, falls in love with a Korean freedom fighter.

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Themes & keywords

japanese occupation of korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Modern Boy in Japan?+

In Japan, Modern Boy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Modern Boy on Netflix?+

Modern Boy is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Modern Boy?+

Modern Boy has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Modern Boy?+

Modern Boy stars Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Nam-gil, Kim Joon-bae and Kim Young-jae.

When did Modern Boy come out?+

Modern Boy is a 2008 movie directed by Jung Ji-woo.

What genre is Modern Boy?+

Modern Boy is War, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Modern Boy?+

Modern Boy was directed by Jung Ji-woo.

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