Seondal: The Man who Sells the River (2016)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $97,223 | Details |
| International Box Office | $12,804,849 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $12,902,072 | |
| OpusData ID: 263390100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Based on an ancient novel of satire and humor about Kim Seon Dal, Seondal is a genius swindler, possessing an alluring appearance and boldness. He works with Bo-Won, Female Buddhist Yoon and Gyeon. The swindler team is famous nationwide.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $36,415 (37.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.67 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 7 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 2.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $134,430 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 15th, 2016 (Limited) by CJ Entertainment |
| International Releases: | June 24th, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea)
September 14th, 2023 (Limited), released as Seondal: The Man who Sells the River (Как украсть реку) (Russia (CIS)) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Confidence Men, Gold Digger, War |
| Time period setting: | Ancient China |
| Source: | Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | M Pictures , SNK Pictures |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2016 | 42 | $36,415 | 7 | $5,202 | $37,195 | 1 | |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 53 | $18,303 | -50% | 7 | $2,615 | $80,148 | 2 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 73 | $2,978 | -84% | 2 | $1,489 | $95,338 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2016 | 43 | $61,845 | 7 | $8,835 | $61,845 | 1 | |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 53 | $30,515 | -51% | 7 | $4,359 | $92,360 | 2 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 82 | $4,863 | -84% | 2 | $2,432 | $97,223 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 6/24/2016 | $20,459 | 0 | 942 | 2,172 | $12,564,304 | 9/10/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $240,545 | |||||||||
| International Total | $12,804,849 | 9/10/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Yoo Seung-Ho | Kim Seon-dal |
Supporting
| Cho Jae-Hyeon | Sung Dae-ryeon | |
| Ra Mi-ran | Female Buddhist Yoon | |
| Xiumin | Gyeon | |
| Ko Chang-Seok | Bo-won | |
| Jun Suk-ho | Lee Wan | |
| Seo Ye-ji | Gyu-Young | |
| Lee Jun-hyeok | Receiver | |
| Kim Young-pil | Seong Jong-ik | |
| Choi Gwi-hwa | Cross-dresser |
Production and Technical Credits
| Dae-min Park | Director | |
| Dae-min Park | Screenwriter | |
| Kim Tae-Won | Producer | |
| Park Jae-Hyun | Producer | |
| Kim Bong-Seo | Producer | |
| Suk Dong-Joon | Producer | |
| Kim Jae-beom | Editor | |
| Kim Sang-beom | Editor | |
| Kim Jong-Jin | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Based on an ancient novel of satire and humor about Kim Seon Dal, Seondal is a genius swindler, possessing an alluring appearance and boldness. He works with Bo-Won, Female Buddhist Yoon and Gyeon. The swindler team is famous nationwide.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $36,415 (37.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.67 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 7 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 2.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $134,430 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 15th, 2016 (Limited) by CJ Entertainment |
| International Releases: | June 24th, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea)
September 14th, 2023 (Limited), released as Seondal: The Man who Sells the River (Как украсть реку) (Russia (CIS)) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Confidence Men, Gold Digger, War |
| Time period setting: | Ancient China |
| Source: | Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | M Pictures , SNK Pictures |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2016 | 42 | $36,415 | 7 | $5,202 | $37,195 | 1 | |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 53 | $18,303 | -50% | 7 | $2,615 | $80,148 | 2 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 73 | $2,978 | -84% | 2 | $1,489 | $95,338 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2016 | 43 | $61,845 | 7 | $8,835 | $61,845 | 1 | |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 53 | $30,515 | -51% | 7 | $4,359 | $92,360 | 2 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 82 | $4,863 | -84% | 2 | $2,432 | $97,223 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 6/24/2016 | $20,459 | 0 | 942 | 2,172 | $12,564,304 | 9/10/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $240,545 | |||||||||
| International Total | $12,804,849 | 9/10/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Yoo Seung-Ho | Kim Seon-dal |
Supporting
| Cho Jae-Hyeon | Sung Dae-ryeon | |
| Ra Mi-ran | Female Buddhist Yoon | |
| Xiumin | Gyeon | |
| Ko Chang-Seok | Bo-won | |
| Jun Suk-ho | Lee Wan | |
| Seo Ye-ji | Gyu-Young | |
| Lee Jun-hyeok | Receiver | |
| Kim Young-pil | Seong Jong-ik | |
| Choi Gwi-hwa | Cross-dresser |
Production and Technical Credits
| Dae-min Park | Director | |
| Dae-min Park | Screenwriter | |
| Kim Tae-Won | Producer | |
| Park Jae-Hyun | Producer | |
| Kim Bong-Seo | Producer | |
| Suk Dong-Joon | Producer | |
| Kim Jae-beom | Editor | |
| Kim Sang-beom | Editor | |
| Kim Jong-Jin | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.