Geugye Doel Nom

Geugye Doel Nom (Korean: 크게 될 놈), released internationally as Guy With Potential For Success, is a 2019 South Korean drama film directed by Kang Ji-Eun. The film explores themes of maternal love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Plot

The story follows Soon-Ok (Kim Hae-Sook), a mother living on an island in Jeolla Province with her son, Ki-Kang (Son Ho-Jun), and daughter, Ki-Soon (Nam Bo-Ra). Driven by a desire to achieve success, Ki-Kang leaves his home for Seoul. However, his life takes a tragic turn as he becomes involved in criminal activities, eventually leading to a death sentence. In a desperate attempt to save her son, the illiterate Soon-Ok learns to write so that she can draft a petition on his behalf.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast led by veteran actress Kim Hae-Sook and actor Son Ho-Jun.

• Kim Hae-Sook as Soon-Ok
• Son Ho-Jun as Ki-Kang
• Nam Bo-Ra as Ki-Soon
• Lee Won-Jong as Mangchi
• Park Won-Sang as Jin-Young
• An Se-Ha as the mailman

Production

The film was directed by Kang Ji-Eun, with a screenplay written by Kim Chang-Woo and Kim Duk-Soo. The cinematography was handled by Kim Jong-Jin, and the production was overseen by Park Joon-Suk. The film has a runtime of 108 minutes and was released in South Korea on April 18, 2019.