The Moon (2023 film) explained

The Moon
Native Name:	Hangul: 더 문 Rr: Deo Mun
Director:	Kim Yong-hwa
Producer:	Seo Ho-jin Kim Yong-hwa
Cinematography:	Kim Young-ho
Editing:	Jeong Ji-eun
Music:	Lee Jae-hak
Distributor:	CJ ENM
Runtime:	129 minutes
Country:	South Korea
Language:	Korean
Budget:	^[1]
Gross:	^[2]

The Moon is a 2023 South Korean space survival drama film written, co-produced and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Sol 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

• Sol 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.
• 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.
• Hong Seung-hee as Han-byeol, an intern working with Jae-guk and the Astronomical Observatory Team at Sobaeksan Observatory.

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.
• Lee Sung-min as Hwang Kyu-tae, Hwang Sun-woo's father and participated in the Naraeho project with Jae-guk five years ago.
• Park Yoo-ra as Announcer

Production

Filming

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

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"

Year	Category	Nominee	Result
Baeksang Arts Awards	2024	Technical Award	Jin Jong-hyun (VFX)		^[13]
Blue Dragon Film Awards	2023	Best Actor	Doh Kyung-soo
		Best cinematography and lighting	Kim Young-ho, Hwang Soon-wook
		Best Technical award	Jin Jong-hyun (VFX)
Buil Film Awards	2023	Best Actor	Doh Kyung-soo
		Best Cinematography	Kim Young-ho
		Art/Technical award	Jin Jong-hyun (VFX)
		Star of the Year Award	Doh Kyung-soo
Grand Bell Awards	2023	Best Actor	Doh Kyung-soo
		Best Art Direction	Hong Ju-hee
		Best Cinematography	Kim Young-ho
		Best Visual Effects	Jin Jong-hyun
		Best Sound	Choi Tae-young

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lim Soo-yeon. January 12, 2023. [2023 기대작①] 김용화 감독 '더 문', "가장 큰 화두는 하이퍼 리얼"]. January 12, 2023. Cine21. ko.
2. Web site: The Moon (2023). Box Office Mojo. September 1, 2023.
3. Web site: 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]. May 4, 2023. Star News. ko.
4. Web site: Kim Min-ji. February 10, 2021. '더문' 김희애 캐스팅 확정, 설경구X도경수 만난다(공식). May 4, 2023. Newsen. ko.
5. Web site: 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. May 4, 2023. Ten Asia. ko. Naver.
6. Web site: December 21, 2023. Korean movie masterpiece 'The Moon' premieres on Viu Philippines on Christmas Eve. December 21, 2023. Manila Bulletin. en.
7. Web site: 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). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209235543/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000399080. February 9, 2021. February 10, 2021. Newsen. ko. naver.
8. Web site: May 25, 2021. [단독] '믿보배' 조한철 '더문' 합류...설경구·도경수와 호흡]. December 16, 2021. Daily Sports. ko.
9. Web site: '무사귀환, 하나의 목표'...'더 문' 설경구·도경수·김희애, 치열한 고군분투. July 14, 2023. Naver. ko.
10. Web site: 조지영. '더 문' 김용화 감독 "'그래비티' '인터스텔라'와 비교해도 뒤지지 않아". June 27, 2023. Naver. ko.
11. Web site: 학연·혈연에 팬心까지 총동원 ...특별출연 '美친 라인업'[이슈S]]. Yoo. Eun-bi. Mobilize school ties, blood ties, and even fan hearts...Special appearance on "Crazy Friendly Lineup" [issue S]. SpoTV News. Naver. August 5, 2023. August 9, 2023. ko.
12. Web site: 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. May 4, 2023. My Daily.
13. Web site: Hwang. So-young. April 8, 2024. ko:60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개. 60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. ko. JTBC News. April 9, 2024. Naver. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408063013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. live.