---
title: "My Name Is Loh Kiwan"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-name-is-loh-kiwan-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1039882
imdb_id: "tt26672512"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 134
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 157
content_rating: "R"
---

# My Name Is Loh Kiwan (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-name-is-loh-kiwan-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Name Is Loh Kiwan is a 2024 romance and drama film released on Netflix on March 1, 2024. The film tells the story of a North Korean defector who travels to Belgium to obtain refugee status, where he faces various struggles and encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.

The film carries cultural significance as a narrative exploring the experiences of North Korean defectors navigating foreign bureaucratic and social landscapes. It features an emotional, heart touching tone with a runtime of two hours and fourteen minutes, ultimately moving from a tragic tale to a happier direction by its conclusion.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A North Korean defector struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium and encounters a dejected woman."

### Why Watch
- It follows the experiences of a North Korean defector traveling to Belgium for refuge.
- It features an encounter with a dejected woman who has lost all hope.
- It presents an emotional and heart touching story that takes a happier direction by the end.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is described as a movie that is not for everyone.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is emotional and tragic, paced as a two hour and fourteen minute feature film suitable for viewers interested in romance and drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #north-korean-defector, #refugee-experience, #belgium-setting, #emotional-drama, #romance-and-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Hee-jin
- **Networks / Studios**: Yong Film, HighZium Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Song Joong-ki** as *Loh Kiwan*
- **Choi Sung-eun** as *Marie*
- **Waël Sersoub** as *Cyril*
- **Cho Han-cheul** as *Youn-sung*
- **Kim Sung-ryung** as *Ok-hui*
- **Lee Il-hwa** as *Jeong-ju*
- **Lee Sang-hee** as *Seon-ju*
- **Seo Hyun-woo** as *Eun-cheol*
- **Kang Gil-woo** as *Lawyer*
- **Lim Ho-jun** as *Young-seok*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
The film was released on Netflix in selected regions.

### Q: Is My Name Is Loh Kiwan worth watching?
Viewer reception includes descriptions of it as an emotional and heart touching movie, though reviews note that it is not for everyone.

### Q: What is the run time of My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

### Q: When was My Name Is Loh Kiwan released?
The film was released on March 1, 2024.

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