Grand Father (2016 Film)

Grand Father (Korean: 그랜드파더; RR: Geurandeupadeo) is a 2016 South Korean action-drama film written and directed by Lee Seo. The film explores themes of family estrangement and vengeance, centered on a Vietnam War veteran who seeks justice for his son's death.

Promotional poster for the film Grand Father

Plot

Ki-Kwang, played by Park Geun-hyung, is a veteran of the Vietnam War who works as a commuter bus driver. Having been estranged from his son for many years, he is suddenly informed of his son's death, which has been ruled a suicide. Upon attending the funeral, Ki-Kwang meets his granddaughter, Bo-Ram (Go Bo-Gyeol). Suspecting foul play, he begins an investigation to uncover the truth behind the circumstances of his son's passing.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast led by veteran actor Park Geun-hyung. Key cast members include:

Park Geun-hyung as Park Ki-Kwang
Go Bo-Gyeol as Park Bo-Ram
Jung Jin-Young as Kim Yang-Don

Actress Go Bo-Gyeol — Go Bo-Gyeol portrays the granddaughter, Bo-Ram.

Actor Jung Jin-Young — Jung Jin-Young plays the role of Kim Yang-Don.

Production and Release

Grand Father was directed and written by Lee Seo, with cinematography by Lee Doo-Hoon. The film held its world premiere on July 22, 2016, at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan). It received a theatrical release in South Korea on August 31, 2016, with a total runtime of 91 minutes. The film was distributed by Invent D.