Holy Daddy (2006 Film)

Holy Daddy (Korean: 원탁의 천사; RR: Wontakui Cheonsa) is a 2006 South Korean fantasy-comedy film directed by Kwon Sung-Guk. The film explores themes of family reconciliation and redemption through a supernatural premise.

Promotional poster for the film Holy Daddy

Plot

The story follows Kang Won-Tak, a young man whose father, a career con-man, dies in a prison accident just one day before his scheduled release. Having long anticipated a reconciliation with his father, Won-Tak is devastated and reacts by spiraling into a life of delinquency. Unbeknownst to him, his father strikes a deal with an angel to return to the mortal world, appearing in the life of his son as his new best friend to guide him toward a better path.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of established South Korean actors:

Lee Min-Woo as Kang Won-Tak
Ha Dong-Hoon (Haha) as Ha Dong-Hoon
Kim Sang-Joong as Jang Suk-Jo
Lim Ha-Ryong as Kang Young-Kyu
Ahn Kil-Kang as the Angel
Lee Han-Wi as Kalnal
Jo Dal-Hwan as Choon-Man

Production

Holy Daddy was released in South Korea on August 24, 2006, and distributed by Showbox. The screenplay was written by Shin Jung-Goo, Kwon Sung-Guk, and Lee Jae-Yoon. The film has a runtime of 105 minutes.