Sunday Punch (2011 Film)

Sunday Punch (Korean: 결정적 한방; RR: Kyeoljeongjeok Hanbang) is a 2011 South Korean film directed by Park Joong-Goo. The film blends elements of comedy and drama, focusing on the lives of an upright government official and his aspiring musician son.

Promotional poster for the film Sunday Punch

Plot

The narrative follows Lee Han-Gook (Yoo Dong-Geun), a principled government official who struggles to maintain his integrity within a corrupt professional environment. His son, Soo-Hyun (Kim Jeong-Hoon), is a young man pursuing a career as a hip-hop artist under the stage name "Denny." Soo-Hyun is determined to achieve success independently, without relying on his father's influence. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Soo-Hyun falls in love with a singer named Jin-Ah (Han Bo-Reum), whose sudden death leaves him struggling to process the loss.

Production

The film was produced by Moon Sang-Il and distributed by Hwa&Dam Entertainment. Principal photography for the project commenced on June 30, 2011, and concluded on September 30, 2011. The final film has a runtime of 100 minutes.

Actor Yoo Dong-Geun — Yoo Dong-Geun, who portrays Lee Han-Gook

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Yoo Dong-Geun as Lee Han-Gook
Yoon Jin-Seo as Ha-Young
Kim Jeong-Hoon as Soo-Hyun
Oh Gwang-Rok as Geun-Suk
Han Bo-Reum as Jin-Ah
Cha Hwa-Yeon as Son-Young
Song Jae-Ho as the President
Cho Seong-Ha as co-president Choi
Jung In-Gi as Governor Park
Lee Doo-Il as Bum