---
title: "Green Fish"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/green-fish-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 95482
imdb_id: "tt0126838"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 85
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Green Fish (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/green-fish-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Green Fish is a 1997 South Korean drama and crime film released on February 7, 1997, with a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes. Produced by East Film, the movie functions as a melodrama depicting death, love, pain, and the hardships of an innocent young man.

The film features a notable cast including Han Suk-kyu, Shim Hye-jin, Moon Sung-keun, Song Kang-ho, Lee Byeong-cheol, Jung Jinyoung, Jung Jae-young, Oh Jee-hye, and Kwon Tae-won. Its narrative centers on a former soldier who returns home to find his town drastically changed before falling in with gangsters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former soldier returns to a drastically changed hometown and falls in with gangsters."

### Why Watch
- Features a gripping storyline about a former soldier entering the world of gangsters.
- Explores themes of death, love, pain, and the hardships of an innocent young man.
- Showcases a production cast featuring Han Suk-kyu, Shim Hye-jin, Moon Sung-keun, and Song Kang-ho.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment might find its themes of death, pain, and hardship too heavy.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and the pacing follows a 1h 51m feature film format focusing on crime and melodrama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #former-soldier, #gangsters, #changed-town, #crime-drama, #1997-film, #melodrama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Film Movement Plus | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Plex, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Chang-dong
- **Networks / Studios**: East Film, Cinema Service, CJ Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Han Suk-kyu** as *Mak-dong*
- **Shim Hye-jin** as *Mi-ae*
- **Moon Sung-keun** as *Bae Tae-gon*
- **Dong Bang-woo** as *Kim Yang-gil*
- **Kim Yong-man** as *Manager Park*
- **Lee Ho-seong** as *Mak-dong's 1st-eldest Brother*
- **Han Seon-gyu** as *Mak-dong's 2nd-eldest Brother*
- **Jung Jin-young** as *Mak-dong's 3rd-eldest Brother*
- **Oh Ji-hye** as *Mak-dong's Sister*
- **Son Young-soon** as *Mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream Green Fish (1997)?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under their watch options.

### Q: Is Green Fish (1997) worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1990s crime dramas and melodramas featuring a prominent cast of Korean actors.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of Green Fish?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts of Green Fish?
As a feature film with a 1h 51m runtime, it is viewed as a single complete movie rather than episodic content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Green Fish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/95482)
- [Green Fish (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/95482/cast)
- [Green Fish Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/8441-green-fish/cast)
- [Green Fish (1997) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126838/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*