Where Are You Going? (2009 Film)

Where Are You Going? (Korean: 특별시 사람들; RR: Teukbyeolshi Saramdeul) is a 2009 South Korean drama film directed by Park Cheol-Woong. The film explores the struggles of a family living in a neighborhood in Seoul slated for demolition due to urban redevelopment.

Poster for the film Where Are You Going? — Promotional poster for the 2009 film Where Are You Going?

Plot

The narrative centers on four brothers residing in a building designated for demolition as part of an urban development project in Seoul. The eldest brother attempts to navigate the resulting social and familial confrontations as their living environment faces destruction.

Production and Release

The film was written by Park Cheol-Woong and Kim Shin-Tae, with production handled by Seok Myeong-Hong and Lee Yun-Ho. It features cinematography by Je Chang-Gyui. The film had its world premiere on October 9, 2009, at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival, where it was screened as part of the 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section. The film has a runtime of 110 minutes.

Cast

Jo Han-Sun as Il-Nam
Yuko Fueki as Cho-Rong
Seo Min-Woo as Lee-Nam
Kang San as Sam-Nam
Kim Kap-Soo as Father
Cha Ye-Ryun as Eun-Young
Park Hyo-Joon as Duk-Bae
Kim Dong-Ha as Park Choong-Sik
Kwon Oh-Jin as owner of chicken farm
Kim Choo-Wol as nun
Kang Soo-Young as doctor