Sunset in My Hometown 2018
"My dearest Byeon-san, the most hated hometown."
Director Lee Joon-ik's *Sunset in My Hometown* (2018) weaves a bittersweet tale of self-discovery set against the quiet streets of a rural Korean town.
Director: Lee Joon-ik
Cast
Park Jeong-min
Hak-soo
Kim Go-eun
Sun-mi
Jang Hang-seon
Hak-soo's Father
Go Joon
Yong-dae
Shin Hyun-bin
Mi-kyung
Jeong Gyu-su
Sun-mi's Father
Kim Jun-han
Won-joon
Jeong Seon-cheol
Joong-sik
Bae Je-gi
Sang-ryul
Lee Jung-hyun
Alumni
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset in My Hometown (2018) about?
*Sunset in My Hometown* follows Hak-soo, a struggling underground rapper who returns to his rural hometown after a desperate plan by his father. But what should be a brief visit turns into an unexpected stay when he's framed for fraud and forced to confront the town he swore never to return to.
Who directed Sunset in My Hometown?
*Sunset in My Hometown* was directed by Lee Joon-ik, known for his emotionally rich storytelling in films like *The Throne*.
Who stars in Sunset in My Hometown?
The lead roles are played by Park Jeong-min as Hak-soo and Kim Go-eun as the determined local woman who challenges him, alongside supporting turns from Jang Hang-seon and Jeong Gyu-su.
Is Sunset in My Hometown (2018) worth watching?
While unrated on IMDb, the film's delicate balance of humor and heartache makes it a standout in the music-driven drama genre. It's perfect for viewers who appreciate character-driven stories with authentic performances and a touch of Southern Gothic charm.
How long is Sunset in My Hometown?
*Sunset in My Hometown* runs for 123 minutes.
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About Sunset in My Hometown (2018) — When ambition collides with hometown grudges
Director Lee Joon-ik's *Sunset in My Hometown* (2018) weaves a bittersweet tale of self-discovery set against the quiet streets of a rural Korean town. The film follows Hak-soo, a wannabe underground rapper whose latest audition ends in failure, only for him to be summoned home after his father's staged hospitalization. What begins as a tense reunion spirals into absurdity when Hak-soo is wrongfully accused of fraud and trapped in the sleepy suburb he once fled. As the title suggests, the fading light of evening mirrors his emotional journey—between grudges and reconciliation, ambition and stagnation.
Park Jeong-min delivers a standout performance as Hak-soo, a hotheaded dreamer clashing with Kim Go-eun's steadfast local resident, who ground him with unwavering patience. Jang Hang-seon and Jeong Gyu-su round out the cast as figures emblematic of the town's rustic charm and hidden resentments. Blending music-driven drama with dry humor, *Sunset in My Hometown* transforms a seemingly mundane setting into a stage for raw, relatable storytelling about family, failure, and the places we call home.
