Saving My Hubby (2002)

Saving My Hubby (Korean: 굳세어라 금순아; RR: Gudseura Geum-Suna) is a 2002 South Korean comedy film directed and written by Hyeon Nam-Seob. The film follows the frantic journey of a young mother attempting to rescue her husband from a dangerous situation in Seoul.

Promotional poster for the film Saving My Hubby.

Plot

Jung Geum-soon (Bae Doona), a former competitive volleyball player, has transitioned into the life of a stay-at-home mother. Her life takes a chaotic turn when her husband, Han Ju-tae (Kim Tae-Woo), is detained at a club over an unpaid bill. With her in-laws scheduled to visit the following day, Geum-soon must navigate the streets of Seoul to secure her husband's release while carrying her infant daughter. The situation escalates as she becomes entangled with rival gangs during her search.

Bae Doona as Jung Geum-soon — Bae Doona portrays the protagonist, Jung Geum-soon.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of established South Korean actors:

Bae Doona as Jung Geum-soon
Kim Tae-Woo as Han Ju-tae
Joo Hyun as Baek-sa
Ko Du-Shim as Geum-soon's mother
Lee Chan-Min as Song-yi

Kim Tae-Woo as Han Ju-tae — Kim Tae-Woo plays the husband, Han Ju-tae.

Lee Chan-Min as Song-yi — Lee Chan-Min appears as Song-yi.

Joo Hyun as Baek-sa — Joo Hyun portrays the character Baek-sa.

Production

The film was produced by a team including Kim Dong-Ju, Song Seung-Hwan, Lee Cheon-Woo, Seo Jun-Won, and Kwon Jun-Hyeong. It was released in South Korea on October 11, 2002, with a total runtime of 92 minutes.