The Way Fish Breathe
아가미
Synopsis
Unable to adapt to his stepfamily, Seung-won leaves home on turning 20, to live in a small theater company in pursue of his dream of becoming an actor. Years later, while continuing his life at the theater company, he hears the news of his father's death, who he had not met for seven years. He impulsively leaves the theater company and returns to the house where his biological family used to live. One day, his stepsister Ga-hyeon visits Seung-won to ask him to return to his stepmother's house, so that she could leave home to prepare for the civil servant exam. Seung-won feels anxious about his family and dream again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seoul Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryu Seung-won
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryu Seung-won
- Original Title
- 아가미
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryu Seung-won
Ryu Seung-won
Department Leadership Roster
Ryu Seung-won
Director
Ryu Seung-won
Writer
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What is The Way Fish Breathe about?
Unable to adapt to his stepfamily, Seung-won leaves home on turning 20, to live in a small theater company in pursue of his dream of becoming an actor. Years later, while continuing his life at the theater company, he hears the news of his father's death, who he had not met for seven years. He impulsively leaves the theater company and returns to the house where his biological family used to live. One day, his stepsister Ga-hyeon visits Seung-won to ask him to return to his stepmother's house, so that she could leave home to prepare for the civil servant exam. Seung-won feels anxious about his family and dream again.
Who directed The Way Fish Breathe?
The Way Fish Breathe was directed by Ryu Seung-won.
Who stars in The Way Fish Breathe?
The principal cast of The Way Fish Breathe includes Ryu Seung-won, Jung Ga-hyun, Lee Young-suk.
When was The Way Fish Breathe released and how long is it?
The Way Fish Breathe was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.