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Why Did You Come to Our House? (2009 Film)

Why Did You Come to Our House? (Korean: 우리집에 왜 왔니) is a 2009 South Korean dark comedy film directed by Hwang Su-a. The film explores the unconventional intersection of two troubled individuals whose lives collide under bizarre circumstances.

Poster for the film Why Did You Come to Our House?
Promotional poster for the 2009 film.

Plot

The narrative centers on Byeong-hee (Park Hee-soon), a man struggling with severe depression following the sudden death of his wife. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Su-kang (Kang Hye-jung), a socially awkward and eccentric woman obsessed with her first love, Park Ji-min (Seung-ri). Su-kang has spent a decade stalking Ji-min and breaks into the house next to his—which happens to be Byeong-hee’s residence—to gain a better vantage point.

Upon entering the home, Su-kang discovers Byeong-hee in the midst of a suicide attempt. She intervenes to save his life, but subsequently binds and locks him up, leading to an unlikely and turbulent relationship between the two strangers.

Actress Kang Hye-jung
Kang Hye-jung portrays the character Su-kang.

Cast

  • Kang Hye-jung as Su-kang
  • Park Hee-soon as Byeong-hee
  • Seung-ri as Park Ji-min
  • Oh Gwang-rok
  • Jo Eun-ji
  • Lee Mi-do
Actor Park Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon portrays the character Byeong-hee.

Production

The film was directed by Hwang Su-a and released in South Korea on April 9, 2009. It features a runtime of 107 minutes and was distributed by Lotte Entertainment.

Scene from the film
A still from the production featuring the main characters.
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A still from the production.
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A still from the production.
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A still from the production.
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A still from the production.
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A still from the production.
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A still from the production.
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