My Boy (2014 South Korean Film)

My Boy (Korean: 마이보이; RR: Mai Boi) is a 2014 South Korean drama film written and directed by Jeon Kyu-Hwan. The film explores themes of grief, responsibility, and the emotional maturation of a child facing the impending loss of a sibling.

Poster for the film My Boy — Promotional poster for the film My Boy.

Plot

The story centers on Yi-Cheon (played by Lee Suk-Chul), a young boy who has spent much of his life assisting his mother in caring for his terminally ill younger brother, Yoo-Cheon (Joo Wang-Byul). Struggling to process the reality of his brother's condition, Yi-Cheon experiences a moment of profound guilt following a mistake. In an attempt to cope with his complex emotions, he takes his brother on a journey in his wheelchair, leading to a series of transformative experiences.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Lee Suk-Chul as Yi-Cheon
Joo Wang-Byul as Yoo-Cheon
Cha In-Pyo as Do-Kong
Lee Tae-Ran as Yi-Cheon's mother

Actor Cha In-Pyo — Cha In-Pyo, who portrays the character Do-Kong.

Actress Lee Tae-Ran — Lee Tae-Ran, who portrays the mother of Yi-Cheon.

Actor Lee Suk-Chul — Lee Suk-Chul, who portrays the lead character Yi-Cheon.

Production and Release

My Boy was produced by Choi Mi-Ae with cinematography by Kim Nam-Gyun. The film had its world premiere at the 18th Busan International Film Festival in October 2013. It was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on April 10, 2014. The film has a runtime of 99 minutes.

Scene from the film My Boy — A scene featuring the characters from the film.