Oasis (2002)
Kernel Score: 87% · 275 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2002-08-09
Runtime: 132 minutes
Where to watch Oasis
- Stream: Metrograph, Film Movement Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young man released from prison visits the widow of the man he killed drunk-driving and becomes infatuated with his cerebral palsy-stricken daughter.
Oasis parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Oasis is a South Korean drama about a man released from prison after a fatal drunk-driving hit-and-run who becomes involved with the victim's disabled daughter.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Backstory involves a fatal drunk-driving hit-and-run.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — A romantic relationship develops between the ex-convict and a woman with cerebral palsy.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drunk driving is central to the plot and its consequences.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Sul Kyung-gu as Hong Jong-du
- Moon So-ri as Han Gong-ju
- Ahn Nae-sang as Hong Jong-il
- Ryoo Seung-wan as Hong Jong-sae
- Son Byung-ho as Han Sang-shik
- Kim Jin-goo as Mrs. Hong
- Chu Gwi-jeong as Jong-sae's Wife
- Yoon Ga-hyun as Han Sang-sik's Wife
- Park Myung-shin as Woman Neighbor
- Park Kyung-geun as Woman Neighbor's Husband
Oasis FAQ
Is Oasis good?
Oasis has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 275 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Oasis?
In the US you can stream Oasis on Metrograph and Film Movement Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Oasis OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Oasis is a South Korean drama about a man released from prison after a fatal drunk-driving hit-and-run who becomes involved with the victim's disabled daughter.
What movies are like Oasis?
If you liked Oasis, try The Unforgivable, My Days of Mercy, My Fault: London and My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown.