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South Korean Cinema

Father and Mari and Me (2008 Film)

Father and Mari and Me (Korean: 아버지와 마리와 나; RR: Abeojihwa Marihwana) is a 2008 South Korean drama film directed and written by Lee Moo-young. The film centers on the strained relationship between a father and his son following a long period of separation.

Promotional poster for Father and Mari and Me
Promotional poster for the 2008 film Father and Mari and Me.

Plot

The story follows Tae-soo, who returns to his son, Gun-sung, after an absence of fifteen years. The household dynamic shifts significantly when a woman named Mari arrives with a baby, forcing the estranged father and son to navigate an unconventional living situation that leads to various interpersonal conflicts.

Scene from the film
A scene featuring the main characters.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

  • Kim Sang-joong as Tae-soo
  • Kim Heung-soo as Gun-sung
  • Yu In-young as Mari
  • Lee Ki-chan as Byung-tae
  • Oh Gwang-rok as Hyun-jin
  • Choi Jung-woo as Young-gyoo
  • Ye Hak-young as Myung-ho
  • Kim Byung-ok as Myung-ho's father
  • Ryu Tae-ho as Man-chul
  • Moon Woong-ki as Bong-rae
  • Jung So-young as Choi Young-im (Tae-soo's wife)
Character interaction in the film
Kim Sang-joong and Kim Heung-soo in a scene from the movie.

Production

The film was produced by Lee Tae-hun and distributed by CJ Entertainment. It features cinematography by Kim Jong-yoon. The film was released in South Korea on June 12, 2008, with a total runtime of 110 minutes.

Still from the film
A dramatic moment between the characters.
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A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
Still from the film
A scene from the production.
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