Dongbaek
동백
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junyoung Shin
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoon Kwang-hee
- Original Title
- 동백
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junyoung Shin
Yoon Kwang-hee
Department Leadership Roster
Junyoung Shin
Director
Yoon Kwang-hee
Writer
Lee Hee-jeong
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dongbaek
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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 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.
Who directed Dongbaek?
Dongbaek was directed by Junyoung Shin.
Who stars in Dongbaek?
The principal cast of Dongbaek includes Park Keun-hyong, Shin Bok-suk, Jung Sun-il, Kim Bo-mi, Seo Jun-young.
When was Dongbaek released and how long is it?
Dongbaek was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.