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Movie · 2005 · 90 min

The Bow (2005)

Original title: 활

“A girl who thought the sea was the whole world, became the whole world to an old man.”

6.9/10 · 232 votes
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The Bow is a 2005 movie (Drama). The Bow was directed by Kim Ki-duk. The Bow runs 90 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 232 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Bow on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Where can I watch The Bow

📍 United States

Free

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry The Bow, and the countries where you can watch it:

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 2 countries

Spain, Japan

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Spain

Rakuten TV 1 countries

Italy

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Japan

FOD 1 countries

Japan

Kanopy 1 countries 📍

United States

Hoopla 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will get married on her 17th birthday. They live a quiet and secluded life, renting the boat to day fishermen and practicing strange divination rites. Their life changes when a teenage student comes aboard.

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Tags

#husband wife relationship#age difference#boat#little girl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bow?

In United States, you can watch The Bow on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Who stars in The Bow?

The main cast of The Bow includes Han Yeo-reum, Jeon Seong-hwan, Seo Ji-seok, Jeon Kuk-hwan and Kim Ik-tae.

Who directed The Bow?

The Bow was directed by Kim Ki-duk.

When was The Bow released?

The Bow was released on May 12, 2005.

How long is The Bow?

The Bow runs 90 minutes.

Is The Bow worth watching?

The Bow has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 232 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Bow?

If you enjoyed The Bow, try In the Bedroom, Light of My Life, Tigertail and Stillwater.

Is The Bow on Amazon Prime Video with Ads?

Not in United States right now. The Bow is on Amazon Prime Video with Ads in: Spain and Japan.

Is The Bow on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. The Bow is on Amazon Prime Video in: Spain.

Is The Bow on Rakuten TV?

Not in United States right now. The Bow is on Rakuten TV in: Italy.

How much did The Bow make at the box office?

The Bow grossed $2,032,404 worldwide on a budget of $950,000.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·