Moodori (2006 Film)

Moodori (Korean: 무도리) is a 2006 South Korean black comedy film directed by Lee Hyeong-Sun. The film explores dark themes through a satirical lens, focusing on the residents of a remote, sparsely populated town in Gangwon Province.

Moodori movie poster — The official theatrical poster for the 2006 film Moodori.

Plot

The story is set in the quiet, isolated town of Moodori. The town's reputation shifts dramatically after a young man, known for creating a website related to suicide, drowns himself in a nearby lake. Following this event, the town becomes an unintended destination for individuals seeking a place to end their lives. Three elderly residents—Bong-Gi (Park In-Hwan), Hae-Gu (Choi Ju-Bong), and Bang-Yeon (Seo Hee-Seung)—decide to capitalize on this morbid trend. They establish an accommodation service for these visitors and implement an aggressive marketing strategy to attract more people to their town.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the residents of the town and the visitors they encounter.

Seo Young-Hee, who portrays the character Mi-Kyoung.

Park In-Hwan, who plays the role of Bong-Gi.

Choi Ju-Bong, who plays the role of Hae-Goo.

Seo Hee-Seung, who plays the role of Bang-Yeon.

Lee Hee-Do, who plays the character known as old Werther.

Jung Kyung-Ho, who plays the role of PD Baek.

Lee Min-Jung, who plays the role of Yoon-Hee.

Scene from the film — A still from the production of Moodori.

Production

Moodori was produced by Sidus Pictures and distributed by CJ Entertainment. The film was released in South Korea on September 21, 2006, with a runtime of 100 minutes.