---
title: "Padak"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/padak-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 133248
imdb_id: "tt2164058"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "R"
---

# Padak (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/padak-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in 2012, Padak is an animated film directed and written by Lee Dae-hee. The movie belongs to the animation, drama, thriller, and horror genres. It premiered at the 2012 Jeonju International Film Festival and was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on July 25, 2012. Later, the film was distributed on Steam on June 6, 2016, by the comic book publisher eigoMANGA. The plot centers on a mackerel from the ocean that attempts to escape from a restaurant aquarium tank before getting eaten. The film has a runtime of one hour and eighteen minutes and carries an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | AsianCrush | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Dae-hee
- **Networks / Studios**: E-dehi Animation Studio, CJ Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Si Young Joon** as *Master Oldfish (voice)*
- **Kim Hyun-ji** as *Padak (voice)*
- **An Young-mi** as *Spotty / Snapper (voice)*
- **Lee Ho-san** as *Sea Bass (voice)*
- **Hyun Kyung-soo** as *Sea Bream (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Padak online?
Padak is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Padak worth watching?
Padak holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Padak and when was it released?
Padak is a feature film with a runtime of 78 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Padak?
Padak was directed by Lee Dae-hee.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Padak — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/133248)
- [Swimming to Sea - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_to_Sea_(film))
- [Padak (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/133248/cast)
- [PADAK - Cast (Korean Movie, 2012, 파닥파닥) @ HanCinema](https://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_PADAK-cast.html)
- [Padak (2012) directed by Lee Dae-hee • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)
- [Farida Akhtar Babita](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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