The Uncle
삼촌
“Would you let me out of this hell?”
Synopsis
The life of Ipse, a 19-year-old girl who cannot get out of her own bed due to psychological trauma, is as motionless as a plant. Having no family and no clue of her family's mysterious history, she lives completely dependent on her neighbors, but starts to feel suffocated under the abuse and the looks she gets as if she was something to be eaten up. One day, in the midst of her hellish everyday life, a stranger comes to her house.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Hyoung Jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Hyoung Jin
- Original Title
- 삼촌
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Jin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Hyoung Jin
Kim Hyoung Jin
Cho Moon-ik, Kim Hyoung Jin
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Tae-yeon
Costume Design
Cho Moon-ik
Producer
Kim Hyoung Jin
Director
Kim Hyoung Jin
Producer
Kim Hyoung Jin
Screenplay
Lee Si-hoon
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Uncle
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What is The Uncle about?
The life of Ipse, a 19-year-old girl who cannot get out of her own bed due to psychological trauma, is as motionless as a plant. Having no family and no clue of her family's mysterious history, she lives completely dependent on her neighbors, but starts to feel suffocated under the abuse and the looks she gets as if she was something to be eaten up. One day, in the midst of her hellish everyday life, a stranger comes to her house.
Who directed The Uncle?
The Uncle was directed by Kim Hyoung Jin.
Who stars in The Uncle?
The principal cast of The Uncle includes Chung Ye-jin, Kang Shin-hyo, Kang Shin-chul, Ko Kyu-pil, No Ji-yoo.
When was The Uncle released and how long is it?
The Uncle was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.