About Family
2024 South Korean film by Yang Woo-suk From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
About Family (Korean: 대가족) is a 2024 South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Yang Woo-suk, starring Kim Yoon-seok, Lee Seung-gi, Kim Sung-ryung, Kang Han-na, Park Soo-young, Kim Si-woo, and Yoon Chae-na. It was released theatrically on December 11, 2024.[3]
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| Hangul | 대가족 |
| Hanja | 大家族 |
| Literal meaning | Big Family |
| Revised Romanization | Daegajog |
| Directed by | Yang Woo-suk |
| Written by | Yang Woo-suk |
| Produced by | Yang Woo-suk |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Son Won-ho |
| Edited by | Kim Sun-min |
| Music by | Kim Tae-seong |
Production company | Studio Genius |
| Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$2.1 million[1][2] |
Plot
Moo-ok, the self-made owner of Pyeongmanok, a legendary restaurant famous since the pre-social media era for its long lines, faces a growing worry. His only son, Moon-seok, who was expected to carry on the family legacy, has left to become a monk. One day, young visitors arrive at Pyeongmanok, claiming that Moon-seok is their father. Suddenly finding himself with unexpected heirs, Moo-ok experiences a happiness he has never felt before. Meanwhile, Moon-seok retraces his past from before he became a monk and discovers a shocking truth.
Cast
- Kim Yoon-seok as Ham Moo-ok[4][5]
- Lee Seung-gi as Ham Moon-seok[4][5]
- Kim Sung-ryung as Bang Jeong-hwa[4][5]
- Kang Han-na as Han Ga-yeon[4][5]
- Park Soo-young as Venerable Inhaeng[4][5]
- Kim Si-woo as Hong Min-guk[4]
- Yoon Chae-na as Hong Min-seon[4]
- Shim Hee-sub as Moon-seok's friend[6]
- Lee Soon-jae as The Great Monk
- Seo Bum-june as Kyung-rae[6]
- Gil Hae-yeon as Mother superior[6]
- Lee Joong-hyun as Grandfather
- Lee Song-kyung as Nurse
- Lee Jae-yong as Venerable Jeokjeong
- Choi Moo-sung as Director Han[6]
Production
Casting
O Yeong-su, best known internationally for his role in Squid Game, was originally cast as the head monk and had completed filming all of his scenes. However, following his indictment in November 2022 on charges of sexual misconduct and subsequent conviction, the production company announced that his role would be recast. The decision led to a complete re-shoot of his scenes with actor Lee Soon-jae.[7][8]
Filming
Principal photography started in October 2022 and concluded in January 2023, with filming taking place at the Buddhist Broadcasting System studio in Mapo District.[9][10]
Release
About Family premiered in South Korean theaters on 11 December 2024, distributed by Lotte Entertainment.
Box office
The film was released on December 11, 2024 on 939 screens.[11] It opened at third place on Korean box office with 35,078 admissions.
As of April 5, 2025[update], the film has grossed US$1.9 million from 339,772 admissions.[11][2]
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External links
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