“Spa Night” is a 2016 movie directed and written by Andrew Ahn. The story follows a shy Korean-American teenager who starts working at a Korean spa to support his family and finds himself drawn into the underground world of gay sex. As you explore this section, you’ll discover the various locations where the film was shot and learn about the cast and characters.
Where it Filmed?
The entire movie was filmed in two main locations. The primary location is Los Angeles, California, USA. The second filming spot was at Wilshire Spa, located at 661 South Mariposa Avenue in Los Angeles, California, USA. Each of these locations contributed to the authentic feel and atmosphere of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Seo | David Cho |
| Youn Ho Cho | Jin Cho |
| Haerry Kim | Soyoung Cho |
| Jose A. Solorio | Luis |
| Il Ahn | Mr. Shim |
| Linda Han | Mrs. Baek |
| Yong Kim | Academy Director |
| Tae Song | Eddie Baek |
| Angie Kim | Esther Kang |
| Kahyun Kim | Grace |
| Janice Pak | Stella |
| Chris Yejin | Korean Counter Woman |
| Sun Park | Mrs. Kim |
| Tom Macias | Mover #1 |
| Anthony Ariniello | Mover #2 |
| James S.W. Lee | Korean Businessman |
| Ho Young Chung | Spa Manager |
| Esteban Andres Cruz | Boyish Mexican Man |
| Doyoung Bae | Middle-Aged Korean Man #1 |
| Jin Kyu Ahn | Middle-Aged Korean Man #2 |
| David Pevsner | Fit Man |
| Ki Jin Kim | Irate Korean Man |
| David Ariniello | Cop |
| Keira Kim | Mrs. Im |
| Teddy Lee | Korean Guy |
| Yoori Park | Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Cedric Vu | Spa Customer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Spa Night” is a dramatic film, with a runtime of 1h 33min.
- The film was released on 02 Nov 2017 in South Korea.
- The lead role of David Cho is played by actor Joe Seo.
- The film received widespread acclaim, earning 6 wins & 6 nominations in various award categories.
- Other notable actors in the film include Youn Ho Cho who portrayed Jin Cho and Haerry Kim who played Soyoung Cho.
- The movie was primarily shot in Los Angeles, California, USA, and at Wilshire Spa – 661 South Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Interesting fact: the original screenplay of “Spa Night” was only 30 pages. Also, it was initially set to take place solely in the spa and within a single day.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Wilshire Spa – 661 South Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0612623
- Longitude: -118.2988378
- Place ID: ChIJIcGmgX3HwoARTxB6fjm8qIs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 661 S Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
