| A Normal Family | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Hangul | 보통의 가족 |
| Hanja | 普通의 家族 |
| Revised Romanization | Botong-ui gajok |
| Directed by | Hur Jin-ho |
| Based on | The Dinner by Herman Koch |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Go Nak-seon |
| Music by | Jo Seong-woo |
Production company | Hive Mediacorp |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes[1] |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
A Normal Family (Korean: 보통의 가족) is a 2023 South Korean drama film directed by Hur Jin-ho, and starring Sol Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae, and Claudia Kim.[2] Adapted from Herman Koch's novel The Dinner, the film centres on two wealthy families who meet for dinner to discuss and decide how to handle a violent crime committed by their children.[3]
The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2023.[1][4]
Synopsis[edit]
Jae-wan (Sol Kyung-gu) is a successful lawyer who is hired to defend a wealthy executive's son who intentionally killed a man and severely injured the man's daughter.[5] Jae-wan's younger brother (Jang Dong-gun) is a principled paediatrician who prioritizes his patients' health over personal gain and profit.[5] The brothers and their wives meet monthly and enjoy luxurious meals at high-end restaurants, but when they learn of a violent crime committed by their teenagers, it challenges their moral values and changes the tone of their usual dinner discussions.[5] As the situation escalates, their seemingly close brotherly bond starts to fade.[5]
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Sol Kyung-gu as Jae-wan[6]
- Jang Dong-gun as Jae-gyu[6]
- Kim Hee-ae as Yeon-kyung[6]
- Claudia Kim as Ji-su[6]
Supporting[edit]
- Hong Ye-ji as Hye-yoon[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "A Normal Family". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (July 24, 2023). "Korean Drama 'A Normal Family' Inks Distribution Deals Ahead of Toronto Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (July 25, 2023). "Korean drama 'A Normal Family' lands key deals ahead of Toronto debut". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 24, 2023). "TIFF Lineup Unveiled Amid Strikes: Awards Contenders 'Dumb Money', 'The Holdovers', 'Rustin'; Starry Pics For Sale With Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Michael Keaton, Viggo Mortensen & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "A Normal Family". Toronto International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ a b c d Peter Debruge (September 14, 2023). "'A Normal Family' Review: Two Korean Couples Face Tough Choices When Their Kids Break the Law". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Yang Yu-jin (July 26, 2023). "신예 홍예지 주연작 '보통의 가족', 제48회 토론토 국제영화제 초청". My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2023 – via Naver.
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