Janchitnal (2020 Film)
Janchitnal (Korean: 잔칫날) is a 2020 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Rok-Kyeong. The film explores themes of grief, familial duty, and financial desperation within the context of traditional funeral customs.
Plot
The story follows Kyeong-Man, played by Ha-Joon, an aspiring master of ceremonies who struggles to make ends meet. Alongside his younger sister, Kyeong-Mi (So Ju-Yeon), he cares for their ailing father. When their father passes away, the siblings face the daunting challenge of covering the funeral expenses. In a desperate attempt to secure the necessary funds, Kyeong-Man accepts a job as an MC at a countryside birthday celebration for an elderly woman. While there, he is pressured by the client, Il-Sik (Jung In-Gi), to ensure the celebration remains joyous, creating a poignant contrast between his professional duties and his personal mourning.
Production
The film was directed and written by Kim Rok-Kyeong, with cinematography by Kim Dong-Hyun. It was released in South Korea on December 2, 2020, and distributed by Triple Pictures. The production focuses on the emotional toll of the funeral process in South Korean society.
Cast
The film features the following primary cast members:
- Ha-Joon as Kyeong-Man
- So Ju-Yeon as Kyeong-Mi
- Jung In-Gi as Il-Sik
- Oh Chi-Woon as the youth president
- Lee Jung-Eun as the women's president
- Kim Ja-Young as the older aunt
- An Min-Young as the younger aunt
- Heo Woong as the funeral home employee
