Ode to the Goose (2018 Film)

Ode to the Goose (Korean: 군산: 거위를 노래하다; RR: Gunsan: Geowireul Noraehada) is a 2018 South Korean drama film written and directed by Zhang Lu. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and human connection through the journey of its protagonists.

Promotional poster for the film Ode to the Goose.

Plot

The story follows Yoon-Young (Park Hae-il), a former poet, and Song-Hyun (Moon So-ri). Following Song-Hyun's divorce from her husband, the two embark on an impulsive trip to the coastal city of Gunsan. Upon their arrival, they check into a guesthouse. As the narrative unfolds, the relationships between the travelers and the local residents become complex; Song-Hyun develops an interest in the guesthouse owner (Jung Jin-Young), while the owner's daughter, Joo-Eun (Park So-dam), finds herself drawn to Yoon-Young.

Cast

Actor Park Hae-il — Park Hae-il as Yoon-Young.

Actress Moon So-ri — Moon So-ri as Song-Hyun.

Actor Jung Jin-Young — Jung Jin-Young as Chairman Lee.

Actress Park So-Dam — Park So-Dam as Joo-Eun.

Actor Dong Bang-Woo — Dong Bang-Woo as Yoon-Young's father.

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Park Hae-il as Yoon-Young
Moon So-ri as Song-Hyun
Jung Jin-Young as Chairman Lee
Park So-dam as Joo-Eun
Dong Bang-Woo as Yoon-Young's father
Lee Mi-Sook as the dentist
Han Ye-Ri as the pharmacist
Moon Sook as the restaurant owner
Kim Hee-Jung as the helper
Jung Eun-Chae as the cafe owner
Baek Hyun-Jin as the speaker

Actress Lee Mi-Sook — Lee Mi-Sook as the dentist.

Actress Han Ye-Ri — Han Ye-Ri as the pharmacist.

Actress Moon Sook — Moon Sook as the restaurant owner.

Actress Kim Hee-Jung — Kim Hee-Jung as the helper.

Actress Jung Eun-Chae — Jung Eun-Chae as the cafe owner.

Actor Baek Hyun-Jin — Baek Hyun-Jin as the speaker.

Production and Release

Ode to the Goose was directed and written by Zhang Lu. The film held its world premiere on October 5, 2018, at the Busan International Film Festival. It was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on November 8, 2018. The film has a runtime of 121 minutes.