So Cute (2004 Film)

So Cute (Korean: 귀여워; RR: Gwiyeowo) is a 2004 South Korean film written and directed by Kim Soo-Hyun. The film depicts the lives of a family residing in a slum area, focusing on the interpersonal dynamics between a father and his three sons, as well as the arrival of a new romantic interest.

Plot

The story centers on Jang Su-ro, a man living in a slum with his three sons: 963, Dog Nose, and So-and-So. The family's situation becomes increasingly complex when So-and-So, recently released from prison, finds his loyalties divided between his criminal associates and his biological family. The conflict intensifies as the family home faces the threat of demolition by developers linked to the mob. Simultaneously, the arrival of Sun-yi, Jang's new girlfriend, creates friction within the household, as she draws the attention of 963 while causing resentment in Dog Nose.

Production and Release

So Cute was released in South Korea on November 26, 2004. The film has a runtime of 117 minutes and is presented in the Korean language.

Cast

Kim Seok-Hoon as 963
Jung Jae-Young
Ye Ji-Won as Sun-i
Park Sun-Woo as Gecko
Park Hee-Soon
Lee Seung-Chae as Miss Seoul
Jang Sun-Woo
Kim Jun-Bae
Kwon Oh-Hyeon
Chu Kwi-Jung
Kim Feel as quick service manager
Son Young-Soon as bar owner
Kim Kyu-Nam as homeless man 4
Kim Choo-Wol as middle-aged female resident
Choi Min-Geum as Bacchus drink woman
Hyun Oh-Bong as demolition gangster