Dongbaek
Oct 21, 2021 · 1h 49m
Director
Junyoung ShinOverview
The film follows the story of a grumpy elderly man, Soon-cheol, who runs a traditional family restaurant called Dongbaek for three generations. Due to economic difficulties, the restaurant faces closure, and Soon-cheol, along with his son and grandson, struggles to keep it afloat. Things take a dramatic turn when a large food corporation offers to franchise the restaurant, which initially excites the family. However, it’s soon revealed that this offer is linked to the painful history of the Yeosu-Suncheon incident, where Soon-cheol's father was killed by soldiers. The conflict between remembering the past and embracing the future becomes central as Soon-cheol grapples with old wounds.
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About Dongbaek
What is Dongbaek about?
The film follows the story of a grumpy elderly man, Soon-cheol, who runs a traditional family restaurant called Dongbaek for three generations. Due to economic difficulties, the restaurant faces closure, and Soon-cheol, along with his son and grandson, struggles to keep it afloat. Things take a dramatic turn when a large food corporation offers to franchise the restaurant, which initially…
When was Dongbaek released?
Dongbaek was released on October 21, 2021.
How long is Dongbaek?
Dongbaek runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who directed Dongbaek?
Dongbaek was directed by Junyoung Shin.
Who is in the cast of Dongbaek?
The cast of Dongbaek includes Park Keun-hyong (Hwang Soon-cheol), Shin Bok-suk (Jang Yeon-sil), Jung Sun-il (Hwang Nam-sik), Kim Bo-mi (Kim Soon-ja) and Seo Jun-young (Hwang Gwi-tae).