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Festival

7.419961h 47mMovieDramaComedy

While awaiting the publication of his fairytale about his dementia-stricken octogenarian mother, an acclaimed South Korean novelist receives news that she has passed away, so he leaves the city and returns to her village to take part in the funeral.

DirectorIm Kwon-taek
ProducerLee Tae-won

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Cast · Directed by Im Kwon-taek

ASAhn Sung-ki
Ahn Sung-ki
Lee Joon-seop
OJOh Jung-hae
Oh Jung-hae
Lee Yong-soon
HEHan Eun-jin
Han Eun-jin
Joon-seop's Mother
JKJung Kyung-soon
Jung Kyung-soon
Jang Hye-rim
PSPark Seoung-tae
Park Seoung-tae
Oe Dong Daek
LGLee Geum-ju
Lee Geum-ju
Choi Ji-hyeon
LHLee Hae-ryong
Lee Hae-ryong
LELee Eol
Lee Eol
Won-il
IJ
Im Jin-taek
ABAhn Byeong-kyeong
Ahn Byeong-kyeong
Sae-mal A-jae
KGKim Gyung-ae
Kim Gyung-ae
Elder sister living in Gwangju
NJNam Jung-hee
Nam Jung-hee

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Festival — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Festival?

Festival isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Festival on Netflix?

No, Festival is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Festival on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Festival isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Festival for free?

Festival isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Festival?

Festival hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 25, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.