Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006 South Korean Film)
Fly, Daddy, Fly is a 2006 South Korean drama film directed by Choi Jong-Tae. The screenplay, written by the director, is based on the novel of the same name by Japanese author Kazuki Kaneshiro. The film was released in South Korea on August 3, 2006, and has a runtime of 112 minutes.
Plot
The story follows Jang Ga-Pil (Lee Moon-Sik), an ordinary middle-aged salaryman. His life is upended when his teenage daughter is assaulted by a group of youths at a karaoke bar. The group is led by Kang Tae-Wook, a high school student and boxing prodigy whose father is a powerful congressman. Faced with the reality that his modest social standing prevents him from seeking traditional justice, Jang Ga-Pil initially plots to attack the young boxer himself.
The plan takes an unexpected turn when Jang encounters Go Seung-Suk (Lee Joon-Gi), a high school student who is the only individual to have defeated Kang Tae-Wook in a boxing match. Recognizing Jang's desperation, Go Seung-Suk offers to train him in boxing, providing the father with a path to confront his daughter's assailant within the regulated environment of the boxing ring.
Cast
The film features a central performance by Lee Moon-Sik as the father, Jang Ga-Pil, and Lee Joon-Gi as his mentor, Go Seung-Suk. Supporting cast members include:
- Kim Ji-Hoon as Chae Soo-Bin
- Nam Hyeon-Jun as Oh Se-Joong
- Lee Yeon-Soo as Jang Ga-Pil's wife
- Kim So-Eun as Jang Da-Mi
- Lee Joo as Kang Tae-Wook
- Cho Seong-Ha as Cha Joo-Oh
- Lee Jae-Yong as the vice principal
Production
The film was produced by Kim Hyung-Joon and distributed by Cinema Service. It is an adaptation of the 2003 novel Fly, Daddy, Fly by Kazuki Kaneshiro, which also served as the basis for a 2005 Japanese film adaptation.
