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The Bow

1220051h 30mKim Ki-duk
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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"A girl who thought the sea was the whole world, became the whole world to an old man."

On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will get married on her 17th birthday. They live a quiet and secluded life, renting the boat to day fishermen and practicing strange divination rites. Their life changes when a teenage student comes aboard.

Drama
Husband Wife RelationshipAge DifferenceBoatLittle Girl

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What is The Bow (2005) about?

On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will get married on her 17th birthday. They live a quiet and secluded life, renting the boat to day fishermen and practicing strange divination rites. Their life changes when a teenage student comes aboard.

Who stars in The Bow?

The Bow stars Han Yeo-reum (Young Girl), Jeon Seong-hwan (Old Man), Seo Ji-seok (Student), Jeon Kuk-hwan (Student's Father), Kim Ik-tae (Guy 1). The film was directed by Kim Ki-duk.

How long is The Bow?

The Bow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated 12.

Is The Bow worth watching?

The Bow holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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