C'est Si Bon (2015 Film)
C'est Si Bon (Korean: 쎄시봉) is a 2015 South Korean musical drama film directed and written by Kim Hyun-seok. The film explores the music scene of the 1960s, centered around the iconic music hall of the same name in Seoul, and follows the formation and rise of the folk music duo Twin Folio.
Plot
The narrative centers on the "C'est Si Bon" music hall, a cultural hub for young musicians during the 1960s. The film depicts the early years of the folk group Twin Folio, focusing on the members' experiences in their 20s as they gain popularity. The story also explores the romantic life of the group's muse.
Production
The film was directed by Kim Hyun-seok and produced by Lee Woo-jung and Kang Myung-chan. Cinematography was handled by Lee Mo-gae. Principal photography for the film began in May 2014. The film was distributed by CJ Entertainment and released in South Korea on February 5, 2015, with a total runtime of 122 minutes.
Historical Context
While the film features the real-life folk music duo Twin Folio, who were active from the 1960s through the 1980s, the movie portrays the group as a trio for dramatic purposes. The film captures the atmosphere of the South Korean folk music movement of that era.
Cast
The film features a dual-timeline cast to represent the characters in their youth and later years.
- Jung Woo and Kim Yun-seok as Oh Geun-tae
- Han Hyo-joo and Kim Hee-ae as Min Ja-young
- Jin Goo and Jang Hyun-sung as Lee Jang-hee
- Kang Ha-neul as Yoon Hyeong-joo
- Jo Bok-rae as Song Chang-sik
- Kim In-kwon as Jo Young-nam
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Kim Choon-sik
