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Burning

Burning

The truth is all in your head.

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 버닝
  • Genres: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 2018-05-17
  • Runtime: 148 minutes
  • Rating: 7.378/10 (1653 votes)
  • Budget: $7,280,000
  • Revenue: $6,591,038
  • Production Companies: Pinehouse Film, NOWFILM, NHK, Finecut, CGV Arthouse, Union Investment Partners, Michigan Venture Capital, Timewise Investment, kth, Busan Film Commission, Seoul Film Commission
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.2551
  • Languages: Korean, English

Cast & Crew

Yoo Ah-in

Yoo Ah-in

as Lee Jong-su

Steven Yeun

Steven Yeun

as Ben

Jun Jong-seo

Jun Jong-seo

as Shin Hae-mi

Kim Soo-kyung

Kim Soo-kyung

as Yeon-ju

Choi Seung-ho

Choi Seung-ho

as Lee Yong-seok

Moon Sung-keun

Moon Sung-keun

as Lawyer

Min Bok-gi

Min Bok-gi

as Judge

Ban Hye-ra

Ban Hye-ra

as Jong-su's Mother

Cha Mi-kyung

Cha Mi-kyung

as Hae-mi's Mother

Lee Bong-ryeon

Lee Bong-ryeon

as Hae-mi's Sister

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

Can't Seem to Reach Her

NYFF56 Q&A with Steven Yeun

Official US Trailer

BURNING Director Q&A | TIFF 2018

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning?

Burning is a Mystery, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2018-05-17.

Who are the main actors in Burning?

The main cast includes Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung, Choi Seung-ho, .

Where can I watch Burning online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Burning is available.

Is Burning based on a true story?

The truth is all in your head.

What is the IMDb rating of Burning?

Burning has an IMDb rating of 7.378/10 based on 1653 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Burning?

The movie had a production budget of $7,280,000 and earned $6,591,038 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Burning?

The soundtrack was composed by Pinehouse Film, NOWFILM, NHK, Finecut, CGV Arthouse, Union Investment Partners, Michigan Venture Capital, Timewise Investment, kth, Busan Film Commission, Seoul Film Commission. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Burning filmed?

Burning was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Burning?

The total runtime of Burning is 148 minutes.

Is Burning suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Burning?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Burning.

Does Burning have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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