A Home From Home (2022 Film)

A Home From Home (Korean: 아이를 위한 아이; RR: Ayireul Wihan Ayi) is a 2022 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Seung-Hwan. The film explores themes of family reconciliation and the transition to adulthood.

Plot Summary

Do-Yoon (Hyeon Woo-Seok) has spent 15 years in an orphanage after being abandoned by his father, Seung-Won (Jung Woong-In). As he approaches his 19th birthday and prepares to leave the orphanage, he harbors dreams of moving to Australia. Shortly before his departure, his father reappears and invites him to live at his home. With few alternatives, Do-Yoon agrees to the arrangement, where he meets his younger step-brother, Jae-Min (Park Soo-Oh). While Do-Yoon initially struggles to adjust to this new environment, he eventually begins to bond with his family until the sudden death of his father changes his circumstances.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

• Hyeon Woo-Seok as Do-Yoon
• Park Soo-Oh as Jae-Min
• Jung Woong-In as Seung-Won

Additional cast members include Gil Hae-Yeon (Director), Kim Ja-Young (Aunt), Kim Su-Gyeom (Chang-Rim), Jung Soon-Won (delivery service owner), Oh Chi-Woon (attorney), and Kim Hyun-Jung (insurance counselor).

Production and Release

The film was released in South Korea on July 21, 2022, and was distributed by Triple Pictures. It has a total runtime of 96 minutes.