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Oh! Brothers (2003 Film)

Oh! Brothers (Korean: 오! 브라더스) is a 2003 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Kim Yong-Hwa. The film explores the relationship between two estranged half-brothers who are forced to reconcile their differences while navigating financial and personal challenges.

Promotional poster for the film Oh! Brothers
Promotional poster for the film Oh! Brothers

Plot

The story follows Oh Sang-Woo (Lee Jung-Jae), a photographer burdened by significant debt owed to a local detective. Upon the death of his father, Sang-Woo discovers that he has inherited his father's financial liabilities. In an attempt to resolve his debt, he tracks down his estranged half-brother, Oh Bong-Goo (Lee Beom-Soo). Bong-Goo lives with a condition that causes him to age prematurely, resulting in a 12-year-old boy appearing as a man in his mid-30s.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, led by Lee Jung-Jae and Lee Beom-Soo.

Lee Jung-Jae as Oh Sang-Woo
Lee Jung-Jae as Oh Sang-Woo
Lee Beom-Soo as Oh Bong-Goo
Lee Beom-Soo as Oh Bong-Goo
ActorRole
Lee Jung-JaeOh Sang-Woo
Lee Beom-SooOh Bong-Goo
Lee Moon-SikDetective Squad Chief Jeong
Ryu Seung-SooHeo Ki-Tae
Kim Jun-HeeEun-Ha
Lee Won-JongMr. Hong
Park Young-GyuPresident Park
Lee Moon-Sik
Lee Moon-Sik
Ryu Seung-Soo
Ryu Seung-Soo
Kim Jun-Hee
Kim Jun-Hee
Lee Won-Jong
Lee Won-Jong
Park Young-Gyu
Park Young-Gyu
Scene from the film
Scene from the film

Production

Oh! Brothers was produced by KM Culture and distributed by Showbox. The film was directed and written by Kim Yong-Hwa, with cinematography by Park Hyeon-Cheol. It was released in South Korea on September 4, 2003, with a total runtime of 110 minutes.

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