City of Fathers
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Synopsis
Kang-soo is a third-rate street thug in Busan; he's an alcoholic and gambling addict who's always on the run from loan sharks. But when his rebellious teenage son Jong-chul is diagnosed with kidney cancer, he tries to be a real parent for the first time and seeks out Jong-chul's biological father, Tae-suk, a pimp. Tae-suk, however, refuses to help.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-05
Top Cast
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Kim Young-ho
Jo Tae-seok
Yoo Seung-ho
Kim Jong-chul
Ko Chang-seok
Kim Kang-soo
Cho Jin-woong
Han Sang-goo
Lee Se-na
Soon-ae
Kim Jung-tae
President Kim
Jo Jae-yun
Nal-chi
Kim Jung-hak
President Byeon
Do Yong-gu
Jung Sun-kyung
Kim Won-jin
Tae-Seok's Man #4
Kim Eun-seong
Jeong-yang
Kim Soon-hong
President Byeon's Subordinate 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Ji-won
- Screenplay & Story
- Park Ji-won
- Original Title
- 부산
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Sidus, Ozone Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Ji-won
Park Ji-won
Cho Sung-kyu
Department Leadership Roster
Cho Sung-kyu
Producer
Park Ji-won
Director
Park Ji-won
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Fathers
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What is City of Fathers about?
Kang-soo is a third-rate street thug in Busan; he's an alcoholic and gambling addict who's always on the run from loan sharks. But when his rebellious teenage son Jong-chul is diagnosed with kidney cancer, he tries to be a real parent for the first time and seeks out Jong-chul's biological father, Tae-suk, a pimp. Tae-suk, however, refuses to help.
Who directed City of Fathers?
City of Fathers was directed by Park Ji-won.
Who stars in City of Fathers?
The principal cast of City of Fathers includes Kim Young-ho, Yoo Seung-ho, Ko Chang-seok, Cho Jin-woong, Lee Se-na.
When was City of Fathers released and how long is it?
City of Fathers was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.