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South Korean Cinema

Baby Alone (2002 Film)

Baby Alone (Korean: 유아독존; RR: Yuadokjon) is a South Korean comedy film released on November 7, 2002. The film was directed by Hong Jong-Oh, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Shin Jae-Ho and Jang Hyoung-Mo.

Promotional poster for the film Baby Alone
Promotional poster for the film Baby Alone

Plot

The narrative centers on Gang-jo, a highly skilled computer game programmer who leads a double life as a professional burglar. Despite his professional success, he suffers from chronic boredom and turns to burglary as a thrill-seeking activity. Utilizing his technical expertise, he maintains a perfect record of successful break-ins. His latest target is Sang-tae, a mild-mannered public servant living a quiet life with his family. As Gang-jo repeatedly targets his home, Sang-tae's domestic life and personal integrity begin to unravel, eventually prompting him to seek revenge against the burglar.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

  • Park Sang-Myeon as Man-su
  • Lee Won-Jong as Pung-ho
  • Jae-mo Ahn as Jae-seob
  • Choi Hak-Rak as Yang Seung
  • Ki Joo-Bong as Du-chil
  • Jang Ga-Hyun
  • Kim Yoon-Kyung
  • Kim In-Mun
  • Jang Joon-Young
  • Lee Jae-Yong
  • Kim Hee-Soo
  • Kim Dong-Ha as government officer 2
  • Lee Tae-Rim as Mool-Gam
  • Lee Gab-Sun as gangster 3
  • Kang Yoon-Sung as police officer
  • Park Sun-Woong as Keurepaseu
  • Kim Hyo-Jin
  • Jung Hyung-Suk as Ki-Seok

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