Listed below are 5 Korean movies that are streaming free with ads on Pluto TV. The “H” means the film is historical. In the previous list published via PopGeeks, the movie gems were released between 2009 and 2012. The films on the list below were released between 2013 and 2021.
- Killer Toon (2013)
- The Sound of a Flower (2015)-H
- The Swordsman (2020)-H
- Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020)
- Escape from Mogadishu (2021)
♦ 1) Killer Toon (2013)
A webtoon artist who becomes entangled in a series of gruesome murders because the real-life crimes resembling her fictional work. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets and a chilling connection between her creations and reality.
This film is categorized as Horror, Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense.
Main Characters:
- Detective Lee Ki-Cheol (played by Uhm Ki-Joon, “The Escape of the Seven”, “I Am Not a Robot”)
- Webcomic Writer Ji-Yoon (played by Lee Si-Young)
RATINGS:
- IMDb: 6.2 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7.6 out of 10 stars
TRAILER/TEASER:
PAYNUX Movie. “Killer Toon 2013 Full Movie Trailer – Murder Tragedy Based on Comic Story.” YouTube Video. YouTube, September 10, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChUrNinYNq8.
♦ 2) The Sound of a Flower (2015)
This historical period drama is based on a true story, set in 1867 Korea. Jin Chae-seon is a Korean pansori singer. She disguises herself as a man so that she can compete in “Naksungyeon”, a national competition of pansori performers. This historical figure is believed to be the first female master of a male-dominated genre. Born in the 1840s, she became a master of performing Simcheongga and Chunhyangga.
- “Pansori is a traditional Korean performance that combines singing, drumming, and body language to tell a story. …” Learn more: [Visual History of Korea] ‘Pansori’ — Musical storytelling across societal barriers | The Korea Herald
Main Characters:
- Chae-Sun (played by Bae Suzy, “Doona”)
- Shin Jae-Hyo (played by Ryu Seung-Ryong)
RATINGS:
- IMDb: 6.2 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7.6 out of 10 stars
TRAILER/TEASER:
CJEntertainmentUSA. “The Sound of a Flower Official Teaser Trailer W/ English Subtitles [HD].” YouTube Video. YouTube, October 30, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL_CP1sw9L4.
♦ 3) The Swordsman (2020)
After the king of Joseon was dethroned, the country’s best swordsman who had served him faithfully, vanishes. His wish is to live quietly with his daughter away from the palace intrigue, corruption, and constant conspiracies. But his wish was not granted. There is a conflict between the Qing and Ming Dynasty that has thrown Joseon into chaos and his daughter is kidnapped. He must pick up his sword once again to go save his daughter.
This film is categorized as Action and Historical Fiction.
Main Characters:
- Tae Yool (played by Jang Hyuk, “My Country: The New Age”)
- Tae Yool’s daughter Tae Ok (played by Kim Hyun-Soo)
RATINGS:
- IMDb: 6.8 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 8.1 out of 10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 4 out of 5 stars
TRAILER/TEASER:
Well Go USA Entertainment. “THE SWORDSMAN Official Trailer | Directed by Choi Jae-Hoon | Starring Jang Hyuk and Kim Hyeon-Soo.” YouTube Video. YouTube, December 16, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMuBuL982iQ.
♦ 4) Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020)
A bag of money gets lost and the lives of several characters interconnect and intersect. The more greedy and desperate they become to find the money, the more they are willing to take extreme measures.
This film is categorized as a Black Comedy, Crime, Thriller, and Neo-noir.
Main Characters:
- Joong-Man (played by Bae Sung-Woo)
- Tae-Young (played by Jung Woo-Sung)
- Yeon-Hee (played by Jeon Do-Yeon, “Crash Course in Romance”)
- Mi-Ran (played by Shin Hyun-Bin)
- Jin-Tae (played by Jung Ga-Ram)
RATINGS:
- IMDb: 7 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7.7 out of 10 stars
- Public reviews on Google: 4.6 out of 5 stars
TRAILER/TEASER:
Artsploitation Films. “Beasts Clawing at Straws | Official Trailer.” YouTube Video. YouTube, September 28, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQFyCvDgL7Q.
♦ 5) Escape from Mogadishu (2021)
Based on true events. South and North Korean diplomats must escape from war-torn Somalia in 1991. The divisions of North versus South and political ideologies don’t matter. Amid chaos and conflict, it’s just humans working together to overcome adversity. Survival is what counts.
This film is categorized as Action and Historical; and has won 20+ awards, including Best Film and Most Popular Film.
Main Characters:
- Han Shin-Sung, Ambassador, South Korean Embassy (played by Kim Yun-Seok)
- Kang Dae-Jin, Councilor, North Korean Embassy (played by Zo In-Sung)
RATINGS:
- IMDb: 7 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 8.3 out of 10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 5 out of 5 stars
TRAILER/TEASER:
Well Go USA Entertainment. “ESCAPE from MOGADISHU Official Trailer | Korean Action War Drama | Directed by Ryoo Seung-Wan.” YouTube Video. YouTube, July 13, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvNFzwKtSy0.
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