About Family
| About Family | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | 대가족 |
| Literal meaning | Big Family |
| Revised Romanization | Daegajog |
| Directed by | Yang Woo-suk |
| Written by | Yang Woo-suk |
| Produced by | Yang Woo-suk |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Son Won-ho |
| Edited by | Kim Sun-min |
| Music by | Kim Tae-seong |
Production company | Studio Genius |
| Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$1.2 million[1] |
About Family (Korean: 대가족) is a 2024 South Korean comedy drama film written and directed by Yang Woo-suk, starring Kim Yoon-seok, Lee Seung-gi, Kim Sung-ryung, Kang Han-na, Park Soo-young, Kim Si-woo, and Yoon Chae-na. It was released theatrically on December 11, 2024.[2]
Plot
[edit]Moo-ok, the self-made owner of Pyeongmanok, a legendary restaurant famous since the pre-social media era for its long lines, faces a growing worry. His only son, Moon-seok, who was expected to carry on the family legacy, has left to become a monk. One day, young visitors arrive at Pyeongmanok, claiming that Moon-seok is their father. Suddenly finding himself with unexpected heirs, Moo-ok experiences a happiness he has never felt before. Meanwhile, Moon-seok retraces his past from before he became a monk and discovers a shocking truth.
Cast
[edit]- Kim Yoon-seok as Ham Moo-ok[3][4]
- Lee Seung-gi as Ham Moon-seok[3][4]
- Kim Sung-ryung as Bang Jeong-hwa[3][4]
- Kang Han-na as Han Ga-yeon[3][4]
- Park Soo-young as Venerable Inhaeng[3][4]
- Kim Si-woo as Hong Min-guk[3]
- Yoon Chae-na as Hong Min-seon[3]
- Shim Hee-sub as Moon-seok's friend[5]
- Lee Soon-jae as The Great Monk
- Seo Bum-june as Kyung-rae[5]
- Gil Hae-yeon as Mother superior[5]
- Lee Joong-hyun as Grandfather
- Lee Song-kyung as Nurse
- Lee Jae-yong as Venerable Jeokjeong
- Choi Moo-sung as Director Han[5]
Production
[edit]Filming
[edit]Principal photography started in October 2022 and concluded in January 2023.[6]
Release
[edit]Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]As of December 15, 2024[update], Firefighters has grossed $929,190 with a running total of 151,233 tickets sold.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Lee Seung-mi (November 4, 2024). ""아귀 카리스마 잊어라"…'대가족' 김윤석, 만두 맛집 사장 변신" ["Forget the devil's charisma"… 'Big Family' Kim Yun-seok transforms into the owner of a dumpling restaurant] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ko, Seung-ah (October 31, 2024). "'대가족' 삭발한 이승기, 슈퍼스타 주지스님 됐다…스틸 공개" [Lee Seung-gi, who shaved his head in 'Big Family', becomes a superstar monk... Still cuts released]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e Kim, Bo-young (November 20, 2024). "'대가족' 스님 된 이승기, 전연인과 현찐친…김윤석, 썸타는 비즈니스?" [Lee Seung-gi, who became a monk in 'Big Family', is best friend with former lover… Kim Yoon-seok, a flirting business?]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d Kim, Bo-young (December 5, 2024). "'대가족' 최무성·길해연→심희섭·서범준…혜안으로 발굴한 조연 보석함" ['Big Family' Choi Moo-sung, Gil Hae-yeon → Shim Hee-seop, Seo Beom-jun... A jewel box of supporting actors discovered with wisdom]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Bae, Hyo-joo (November 22, 2024). "'강제추행' 오영수 대신한 '건강악화' 이순재…'대가족' 감독은 "전화위복"[종합]" [Lee Soon-jae, who is suffering from 'deteriorating health', takes the place of Oh Young-soo, who 'forced sexual assault'... 'Big Family' director says, "Recovery of phone call" [Comprehensive]]. Nate (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024.
External links
[edit]- About Family at IMDb