A Story That Spans Generations
Pachinko begins in early 1900s Korea under Japanese colonial rule, following Sunja, a young woman who becomes pregnant by a married man and chooses to leave everything behind for a new life in Japan. What follows is an epic tale spanning nearly 80 years, following her children and grandchildren as they navigate identity, discrimination, and survival.
Pachinko is not just a drama — it is a cinematic achievement with trilingual dialogue and cinematography that turns every frame into art.
Lee Min-ho Like Never Before
Lee Min-ho sheds his romantic lead image to play Koh Hansu, a morally complex merchant. Youn Yuh-jung, fresh off her Oscar win, delivers a career-defining performance as the older Sunja. Kim Min-ha as the young Sunja is a revelation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pachinko based on a true story?
Pachinko is based on the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee, drawing from real experiences of Korean immigrants in Japan.
Where to watch Pachinko?
Pachinko is available exclusively on Apple TV+ worldwide with subtitles in multiple languages.