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Life

8.019691h 14mMovieDramaAdventure

The film based on the true story of Kim Gwang-seon, a mineworker who survived a collapse of Gubong Mine in August 22, 1967. The story focuses on the importance of saving a life, and the survivors' will to live.

DirectorLee Man-hee
WritersBaek Gyeol·Lee Eun-seong
ProducerHong Ui-seon

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Cast · Directed by Lee Man-hee

JM
Jang Min-ho
NWNamkoong Won
Namkoong Won
HCHeo Chang-kang
Heo Chang-kang

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Life — streaming FAQ

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Is Life on Netflix?

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

What is the OTT release date for Life?

Life hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 18, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.