Movie

Hope

“We won't let her shed tears again.”

★ 8.4(863)20132h 2m

Hope is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Hope

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Lee Joon-ik
Release date: 2013-10-02
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: Korean
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Lotte Entertainment

About Hope

Hope is a 2013 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lee Joon-ik, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won and Lee Re. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 863 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hope in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu

Dong-hoon

Uhm Ji-won

Mi-hee

Lee Re

So-won

Kim Sang-ho

Gwang-sik

Kim Hae-sook

Psychiatrist Jung-sook

Ra Mi-ran

Young-suk's Mother

Kwon Tae-won

Detective Squad Chief

Kang Shin-chul

Prosecutor

Seo Hyun-woo

Paramedic

Cha Mi-kyeong

Vice Principal

Jeong Min-sung

Reporter

Ahn Se-ha

Cocomong Costumed Part-Timer

Themes & keywords

child abusehopebased on true storysexual assaultsouth korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hope in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Hope on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Hope on Netflix?+

Hope is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.

How long is Hope?+

Hope has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in Hope?+

Hope stars Sul Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Re, Kim Sang-ho and Kim Hae-sook.

When did Hope come out?+

Hope is a 2013 movie directed by Lee Joon-ik.

What genre is Hope?+

Hope is Drama film.

Who directed Hope?+

Hope was directed by Lee Joon-ik.