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Mr. Sunshine

Original title: Miseuteo Shunshain
  • TV Series
  • 20182018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 20m
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8.7/10
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Min-Jung Kim, Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Kim Tae-ri, and Yo-Han Byun in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
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A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,440
33
  • Stars
    • Lee Byung-hun
    • Kim Tae-ri
    • Yoo Yeon-Seok
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  • Stars
    • Lee Byung-hun
    • Kim Tae-ri
    • Yoo Yeon-Seok
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    • 222User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations

    Episodes24

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    2018

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    Miseuteo Shunshain: Season 1

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    Yo-Han Byun in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
    Yoo Yeon-Seok in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
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    Kim Tae-ri in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
    Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
    Lee Byung-hun in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
    Kim Tae-ri in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
    Lee Byung-hun in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
    Kim Tae-ri in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
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    Yoo Yeon-Seok in Miseuteo Shunshain (2018)
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    Lee Byung-hun
    Lee Byung-hun
    • Eugene Choias Eugene Choi
    24 episodes24 eps • 2018
    Kim Tae-ri
    Kim Tae-ri
    • Go Ae Shinas Go Ae Shin
    24 episodes24 eps • 2018
    Yoo Yeon-Seok
    Yoo Yeon-Seok
    • Goo Dong Maeas Goo Dong Mae
    24 episodes24 eps • 2018
    Yo-Han Byun
    Yo-Han Byun
    • Kim Hui Seongas Kim Hui Seong
    23 episodes23 eps • 2018
    Min-Jung Kim
    Min-Jung Kim
    • Kudo Hinaas Kudo Hina
    22 episodes22 eps • 2018
    Lee Jeong-eun
    Lee Jeong-eun
    • Haman Daekas Haman Daek
    22 episodes22 eps • 2018
    Byeong-cheol Kim
    Byeong-cheol Kim
    • Il Shikas Il Shik
    22 episodes22 eps • 2018
    Shin Jeong-geun
    Shin Jeong-geun
    • Ah Beomas Ah Beom
    22 episodes22 eps • 2018
    Bae Jeong-nam
    Bae Jeong-nam
    • Choon Shikas Choon Shik
    22 episodes22 eps • 2018
    Moo-Seong Choi
    Moo-Seong Choi
    • Jang Seung Guas Jang Seung Gu
    19 episodes19 eps • 2018
    Seung-Joon Lee
    • Emperor Gwangmuas Emperor Gwangmu
    19 episodes19 eps • 2018
    Joo-man Yoon
    • Yoojoas Yoojo
    19 episodes19 eps • 2018
    Woo-jin Jo
    Woo-jin Jo
    • Im Gwan Sooas Im Gwan Soo
    18 episodes18 eps • 2018
    Kang Shin-il
    Kang Shin-il
    • Lee Jeong Munas Lee Jeong Mun
    18 episodes18 eps • 2018
    Kim Eui-sung
    Kim Eui-sung
    • Lee Wan Ikas Lee Wan Ik
    17 episodes17 eps • 2018
    David Lee McInnis
    David Lee McInnis
    • Kyle Mooreas Kyle Moore
    16 episodes16 eps • 2018
    Kim Kap-su
    Kim Kap-su
    • Hwang Eun Sanas Hwang Eun San
    16 episodes16 eps • 2018
    Soo-Yun Shin
    • Su Mias Su Mi
    14 episodes14 eps • 2018
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    Storyline

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    Mr. Sunshine centers on a young boy who is born into slavery but after a traumatic event escapes to the United States during the 1871 Shinmiyangyo (U.S. expedition to Korea). He returns to Joseon later as a United States Marine Corps officer. He meets and falls in love with an aristocrat's daughter. At the same time, he discovers a plot by foreign forces to colonize Korea.
    • joseon dynasty
    • 19th century
    • empire of japan
    • colonialism
    • timeframe 19th century
    • 2 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Guns. Glory. Sad Endings.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
      • War
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The drama marks film actress Kim Tae-ri's small-screen debut.
    • Goofs
      The current American flag is shown flying in numerous scenes throughout the series. From 1896-1908, the flag had 45 stars on it after Utah was admitted into the Union.
    • Soundtracks
      The Day
      Performed by Park Hyo Shin

      Lyrics by Park Hyo Shin & Kim Eana

      Composed by Park Hyo Shin & Jeong Jae Il

    User reviews222

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    10/10
    A Virtually Unparalleled Series in the History of Television!
    I have been watching movies and shows for over forty years. And, yes, this show is THAT good! After watching "Descendants of the Sun" only a couple of years ago, I was wondering how long it would be before another grand series came about; a series that resonates with the heart and soul; a series with a crisp story and fantastic performances by the actors. And along came "Mr. Sunshine."

    I can only think of a couple of series that are on par with "Mr. Sunshine." "Band of Brothers" is one and "Descendants of the Sun" is another.

    What is truly sad is that much of the world is quite ignorant when it comes to Korean history, I'm sure. It's a country that always seems to be at odds with Japan, and sometimes China and Russia as well. Its turbulent history has too often been plagued by invasions or other countries attempting to gain control of the small peninsula.

    "Mr. Sunshine" tells of the time when Korea was, once again, fighting against Japanese occupation in the beginning of the 20th century. With virtually no real army to speak of and a king with little power on the throne, Korea or "Joseon" found itself relying on rebel guerilla tactics to try and prevent the Japanese from a complete takeover.

    Several characters find themselves unknowingly intertwined with each other at the outset of the series. One boy finds himself quickly orphaned and making his way to America to begin a new life. He returns to Joseon years later as a U.S. Marine Captain. Little does he know how the turn of events would pull him into the conflict between his previous homeland and Japan.

    The story's focal point is on three men who all happen to have feelings for the same woman, Go Ae-shin; a woman with a background as terrible and wrought with horror as the marine captain's. And yet, she is the heart and soul of the rebel forces. It is admirable and captivating to see this woman spearhead the rebellion, as well as her willingness to do whatever it takes to help her country. Tae-Ri Kim is perfectly cast, giving Ae-shin tremendous depth and complexity to her character.

    The cast is simply magnificent from top to bottom. Every role, no matter how large or small, is handled with immaculate precision and depth. However, there is, to my mind, one who stands out just a hair above the rest. And that is Byung-Hun Lee as Eugene Choi, the marine captain. The man has a regal distinction that very few actors in history have been able to pull off with such ease. He may appear to be emotionless in many of his scenes, but to make such an assumption would be wholly inaccurate. I've said many times: an actor/actress who can say more with their eyes than with words, is a true master at their craft. Byung-Hun Lee is such a performer. I cannot imagine anyone else playing this part with the integrity and depth that he brings to Eugene Choi.

    This is quite literally a "Do not miss!" series. With 24 episodes, each at about 75 minutes each, you are in for a wonderful treat. This is a show to savor. One might be wishing to quickly move on to the next episode, but I found myself stepping back and letting each episode soak within me instead. Like a perfect French dessert, you relish taking your time and savoring each bite. This is such a series.
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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
      • Official site (South Korea)
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • عائد للحبّ والوطن
    • Filming locations
      • Busan, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Studio Dragon
      • Hwa and Dam Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1080i (HDTV)

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