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The Wailing

12th May 2016
2h 36m
Na Hong-jin
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The Wailing is a Horror Mystery film released on 12th May 2016; Na Hong-jin directed the film which stars Kwak Do-won, Jun Kunimura, and Hwang Jung-min. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $38,900,770 on its budget.

Plot

A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

Cast (21)

Kwak Do-won's profile
Kwak Do-won
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Jun Kunimura's profile
Jun Kunimura
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Hwang Jung-min's profile
Hwang Jung-min
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Jeon Bae-soo's profile
Jeon Bae-soo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Lee Jung-eun's profile
Lee Jung-eun
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Jo Han-chul's profile
Jo Han-chul
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Hwang Suk-jung's profile
Hwang Suk-jung
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Chun Woo-hee's profile
Chun Woo-hee
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Kim Ki-chun
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Jang So-yeon's profile
Jang So-yeon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Moon Chang-gil's profile
Moon Chang-gil
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Kim Do-yoon's profile
Kim Do-yoon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Park Sung-yeon's profile
Park Sung-yeon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Son Kang-gook's profile
Son Kang-gook
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Heo Jin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 66
Kim Hwan-hee
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 13
Bae Yong-geun
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41

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The Wailing FAQ

When was The Wailing released?

The Wailing was released 8 years ago, on Thursday May 12th, 2016.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Wailing?

The lead role is played by Kwak Do-won.

How much did The Wailing cost to make?

The budget was $10,951,000.

How much money did The Wailing make?

The worldwide revenue was $49,851,770.

Is The Wailing on Netflix?

Yes, The Wailing is currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Wailing on Amazon Prime?

Yes, The Wailing is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Wailing on Disney Plus?

No, The Wailing is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Wailing Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

5% 13-19
5% 20-29
10% 30-39
43% 40-49
5% 50-59
14% 60-69
19% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

38% Female
62% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

5% Cop
5% Detective
90% Unknown