Drown
파로호
Synopsis
Dowoo runs an old motel – adjacent to a lake with thousands of Korean War victims at its bottom – as well as caring for his mother who has dementia. One wintry day she disappears without a trace. In her stead, a cute little dog appears. Everyone helps kind-hearted, somewhat shy Dowoo search for her. However, when his mother isn’t found, rumours arise that he may have killed her. Has he started having doubts himself? It doesn’t help that he swallowed her tranquillisers on the day she went missing, and can’t remember a thing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lim Sang-su
- Screenplay & Story
- Lim Sang-su
- Original Score
- Jeong Jung-yeop
- Original Title
- 파로호
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Korean Academy of Film Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lim Sang-su
Lim Sang-su
Jeong Jung-yeop
Yun Geol
Lim Sang-su
Department Leadership Roster
Lim Sang-su
Screenplay
Lim Sang-su
Editor
Lee Ha-na
Production Design
Lim Sang-su
Director
Yun Geol
Director of Photography
Jeong Jung-yeop
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drown about?
Dowoo runs an old motel – adjacent to a lake with thousands of Korean War victims at its bottom – as well as caring for his mother who has dementia. One wintry day she disappears without a trace. In her stead, a cute little dog appears. Everyone helps kind-hearted, somewhat shy Dowoo search for her. However, when his mother isn’t found, rumours arise that he may have killed her. Has he started having doubts himself? It doesn’t help that he swallowed her tranquillisers on the day she went missing, and can’t remember a thing.
Who directed Drown?
Drown was directed by Lim Sang-su.
Who stars in Drown?
The principal cast of Drown includes Lee Joong-ok, Kim Dae-gun, Kim Yeon-kyo, Byun Joong-hee, Gong Min-jeung.
When was Drown released and how long is it?
Drown was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Drown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drown was composed by Jeong Jung-yeop.