---
title: "Riceboy Sleeps"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/riceboy-sleeps-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1008038
imdb_id: "tt13456340"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Riceboy Sleeps (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/riceboy-sleeps-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Riceboy Sleeps is a 2022 Canadian drama film written, produced, edited, and directed by Anthony Shim. The story is set in the 1990s and centers on a Korean immigrant single mother named So-Young, played by Choi Seung-yoon, who is raising her teenage son, Dong-Hyun, portrayed by Ethan Hwang. After moving to the Canadian suburbs, So-Young is determined to provide a better life for her son than the one she left behind in South Korea. The film is based in part on the childhood experiences of its director, Anthony Shim. The production features a cast that includes Choi Seung-yoon, Dohyun Noel Hwang, Ethan Hwang, and Kendra Anderson. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-seven minutes. It is classified as a drama and was released in the United States on November 11, 2022. The project highlights the challenges and experiences of an immigrant family navigating their new life in Canada during the final decade of the twentieth century.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | CBC Gem | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony Shim
- **Networks / Studios**: Lonesome Heroes Productions, A Lasting Dose Productions, Kind Stranger Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Choi Seung-yoon** as *So-Young*
- **Ethan Hwang** as *Dong-Hyun*
- **Dohyun Noel Hwang** as *Child Dong-Hyun*
- **Anthony Shim** as *Simon*
- **Hunter Dillon** as *Harry*
- **Jerina Son** as *Mi-Sun*
- **Kang In-sung** as *Won-Shik / In-Shik*
- **Choi Jong-ryul** as *Grandpa*
- **Lee Yong-nyeo** as *Grandma*
- **Kendra Anderson** as *Miss Jane*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Riceboy Sleeps worth watching?
Riceboy Sleeps holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Riceboy Sleeps and when was it released?
Riceboy Sleeps is a feature film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Riceboy Sleeps?
Riceboy Sleeps was directed by Anthony Shim.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Riceboy Sleeps — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1008038)
- [Riceboy Sleeps (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1008038-riceboy-sleeps/cast)
- [Riceboy Sleeps (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riceboy_Sleeps_(film))
- [Riceboy Sleeps (2023) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/riceboy-sleeps/gSSEIGJ3K5h03YjJXJaY11/credits/)
- [Riceboy Sleeps and Brother are Canada's buzziest new movies. Will it ...](https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/filmmakers-canada-success-1.6783286)
- [Riceboy Sleeps (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13456340/)

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