A Good Lawyer's Wife (2003 Film)

A Good Lawyer's Wife (Korean: 바람난 가족; RR: Baramnan Gajok) is a 2003 South Korean drama film written and directed by Im Sang-soo. The film examines the moral decay and shifting dynamics within a seemingly respectable middle-class family, challenging traditional social norms regarding marriage and fidelity.

Plot

The narrative centers on the lives of a family whose members are all entangled in various forms of infidelity. Joo Young-jak, a successful lawyer who maintains a facade of being a model citizen, is a serial philanderer. His wife, Eun Ho-jung, initially observes her husband's hypocrisy with detachment. Meanwhile, the family's older generation is also involved in extramarital affairs, with the grandmother finding renewed purpose through a relationship with a childhood sweetheart. As the characters navigate these complex emotional landscapes, the film portrays their search for identity and liberation from societal expectations.

Cast

Production

The film was directed and written by Im Sang-soo, known for his critical perspective on South Korean social structures. It features cinematography by Kim Woo-hyung and was released in South Korea on August 15, 2003, with a runtime of 104 minutes.