The Ugly
얼굴
“The barefaced truth comes out.”
Synopsis
One day while overseeing a documentary crew filming his blind father at work, Im Dong-hwan gets a phone call that his missing mother’s remains have been found after forty years. Determined to find the truth of her disappearance, Dong-hwan embarks on a twisted odyssey through his family’s traumatic past, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-28
Top Cast
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Park Jeong-min
Young Yeong-gyu / Im Dong-hwan
Kwon Hae-hyo
Im Yeong-gyu
Han Ji-hyeon
Kim Su-jin
Im Sung-jae
Young Ju-sang
Shin Hyun-been
Jung Young-hee
Kim Jae-rok
Baek Ju-sang
Cha Mi-kyung
Lee Jin-suk
Joo Hae-eun
Young Jin-suk
Won Mi-won
Eldest Aunt
Park Myung-shin
Younger Aunt
Lee Hyun-kyun
Man in His 40s
Go Seo-hee
Woman in Her 40s
Go Dong-eop
Old Man 1
Hong Seok-bin
Old Man 2
Kim Hye-jung
Old Woman
Lee Han-sol
Tailor 1
Han Ju-hye
Tailor 2
Seo Suk-kyu
Jin-suk's Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival in Australia
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yeon Sang-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Yeon Sang-ho
- Original Score
- Chae Min-ju
- Original Title
- 얼굴
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Wow Point
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yeon Sang-ho
Yeon Sang-ho
Chae Min-ju
Pyo Sang-woo
Park Ju-ae
Yoomin Hailey Yang, Jo Eun-hye, Ahn So-hee
Department Leadership Roster
Yeon Sang-ho
Director
Jo Eun-hye
Producer
Yeon Sang-ho
Writer
Lee Mok-won
Production Design
Kim Kyeong-mi
Costume Design
Park Ju-ae
Editor
Chae Min-ju
Original Music Composer
Pyo Sang-woo
Director of Photography
Ahn So-hee
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ugly
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What is The Ugly about?
One day while overseeing a documentary crew filming his blind father at work, Im Dong-hwan gets a phone call that his missing mother’s remains have been found after forty years. Determined to find the truth of her disappearance, Dong-hwan embarks on a twisted odyssey through his family’s traumatic past, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Who directed The Ugly?
The Ugly was directed by Yeon Sang-ho.
Who stars in The Ugly?
The principal cast of The Ugly includes Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Han Ji-hyeon, Im Sung-jae, Shin Hyun-been.
When was The Ugly released and how long is it?
The Ugly was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ugly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ugly was composed by Chae Min-ju.
Is The Ugly based on a book or true story?
The Ugly is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Yeon Sang-ho".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ugly?
The Ugly holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).