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Ode to My Father
국제시장
2014 126 min South Korea 12+
★7.6
Drama
Director: JK Youn
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Description
Duk-soo lost his father and younger sister while taking refuge during the Korean War. He leaves for Germany to work as a miner and enters the Vietnam War. He wishes to find his sister.
US Gross:
$2.3M
Worldwide:
$105.37M
Starring
Hwang Jung-min
Actor
Yunjin Kim
Actor
Oh Dal-su
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2015
— Best Picture
Key opinion
Ode to My Father is a poignant, emotionally charged drama that chronicles South Korea's modern history through the lens of one man's lifelong sacrifices for his family. While it is widely praised for its powerful acting and resonance, some viewers find certain character arcs or historical depictions to be simplified or uneven.
| Acting | Hwang Jung-min anchors the film with an emotionally intense performance that effectively captures the weight of his character's lifelong sacrifices. | |
| Emotion | The film successfully serves as an emotionally immersive tribute to the resilience of post-war generations, resonating deeply with viewers. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively grounds the sweeping economic and political changes of 20th-century Korea in the relatable, warm struggles of a single family. | |
| Pacing | The portrayal of diverse life stages and international settings is ambitious, though some find the pacing across different historical eras to be somewhat uneven or hurried. |