Sisters on the Road (2009 Film)

Sisters on the Road (Korean: 지금, 이대로가 좋아요; RR: Jigeum Idaeroga Joayo) is a 2009 South Korean drama film written and directed by Boo Ji-Young. The film explores the complex relationship between two sisters who embark on a journey to find their estranged father.

Sisters on the Road promotional poster — Promotional poster for Sisters on the Road.

Plot

Following the sudden death of their mother, Myung-Eun returns to her childhood home on Jeju Island. There, she reunites with her older sister, Myung-Joo, and Myung-Joo's daughter, Seung-A. The household also includes Hyun-A, a woman who has lived with the family for over two decades. Driven by a long-standing complex regarding her status as an illegitimate child and the absence of her father, Myung-Eun decides to track him down. Despite initial reluctance, Myung-Joo agrees to accompany her sister on the journey.

Cast

The film features a central cast portraying the sisters and their family circle:

Shin Min-A as Myung-Eun
Kong Hyo-Jin as Myung-Joo
Kim Sang-Hyeon as Hyun-A
Chu Kwi-Jung as Hye-Sook
Moon Jae-Won as Hyun-Sik
Bae Eun-Jin as Seung-A

Production and Release

The film was produced by Park Soon-Hong with cinematography by Kim Dong-Eun. It held its world premiere at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival in October 2008. The film was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on April 23, 2009. It has a total runtime of 96 minutes.

Scene from the film — A scene from the film featuring the main characters.