Ice Bar (2006 Film)

Ice Bar (Korean: 아이스케키; RR: Aiseukeki) is a 2006 South Korean drama film directed by Yeo In-Kwang. Set in 1969, the film explores themes of family and childhood perseverance during a period of economic hardship in South Korea.

Plot

The story follows ten-year-old Young-Rae, who lives with his mother in the countryside. His mother struggles to support them by selling illegally imported cosmetics. Young-Rae faces social stigma for being raised without a father. Upon learning that his father may be alive and living in Seoul, Young-Rae becomes determined to travel to the city to find him. To afford the train fare, he begins selling ice cream bars, navigating the challenges of his environment while pursuing his goal.

Cast

Actor Park Ji-Bin — Park Ji-Bin as Young-Rae

Actress Shin Ae-Ra — Shin Ae-Ra as Young-Rae's mother

Actor Jang Joon-Young — Jang Joon-Young as Song-Soo

The film features the following primary cast members:

Park Ji-Bin as Young-Rae
Shin Ae-Ra as Young-Rae's mother
Jang Joon-Young as Song-Soo
Jin Goo as In-Baek

Additional cast members include Ham Eun-Jung as Mi-Sook, Lee Jae-Ryong as Young-Rae's father, and Ko Chang-Seok as a police officer.

Scene from the film Ice Bar — A scene from the film Ice Bar

Production

Ice Bar was produced and distributed by MK Pictures. It was released in South Korea on August 24, 2006, with a total runtime of 95 minutes.