Coin Locker (2015 Film)

Coin Locker is a South Korean drama film released on May 28, 2015. Directed and written by Kim Tae-kyung, the film explores themes of desperation and familial struggle.

Promotional poster for the film Coin Locker.

Plot

The story follows Yeon, played by Son Yeo-eun, who seeks to escape her life with her husband, Sang-pil (Lee Young-hoon). Faced with her husband's gambling debts and violent behavior, Yeon attempts to secure a future for her son by planning a move to New Zealand. In a desperate act, she leaves her son in a subway coin locker while she attempts to raise the necessary funds.

Production

Principal photography for the film took place in 2011, beginning on September 5 and concluding on October 7. The film later held its international premiere at the 2015 Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART).

Actor Lee Young-hoon — Lee Young-hoon portrays the character Sang-pil.

Actress Son Yeo-eun — Son Yeo-eun portrays the character Yeon.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Son Yeo-eun as Yeon
Lee Young-hoon as Sang-pil
Jung Wook as Jae-gon

Actor Jung Wook — Jung Wook portrays the character Jae-gon.

Additional cast members include Pyun Bo-seung (Gun-ho as an adult), Jung Woo-jin (Gun-ho), Baek Soo-ryun (House Chief), Kim Joon-won (Hyuk-joong), Son Hee-soon (resident grandmother), Kim Yong-min (police officer), Han Ji-eun (fitness center woman 2), Kim Dong-hyun (stationery shop 2), Seo Ho-chul (stationery shop 3), and Park Kyeong-hwan (CEO Shin).