Dongbaek
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Dongbaek is a family/drama film. directed by Junyoung Shin.
Starring Park Keun-hyong, Seo Jun-young, and Jeong Seon-il
Synopsis
The film follows the story of a grumpy elderly man, Soon-cheol, who runs a traditional family restaurant called Dongbaek for three generations. Due to economic difficulties, the restaurant faces closure, and Soon-cheol, along with his son and grandson, struggles to keep it afloat. Things take a dramatic turn when a large food corporation offers to franchise the restaurant, which initially excites the family. However, it’s soon revealed that this offer is linked to the painful history of the Yeosu-Suncheon incident, where Soon-cheol's father was killed by soldiers. The conflict between remembering the past and embracing the future becomes central as Soon-cheol grapples with old wounds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dongbaek about?
The film follows the story of a grumpy elderly man, Soon-cheol, who runs a traditional family restaurant called Dongbaek for three generations. Due to economic difficulties, the restaurant faces cl...
Who directed Dongbaek?
Dongbaek was directed by Junyoung Shin.
How long is Dongbaek?
Dongbaek has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Dongbaek released?
Dongbaek was released on October 21, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dongbaek?
The main cast of Dongbaek includes Park Keun-hyong, Seo Jun-young, Jeong Seon-il, Shin Bok-suk.