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| The 10 best and most emotional South Korean family movies |
The South Korean film industry has recently attracted the attention and praise of critics and die-hard moviegoers. Given their distinctive aesthetic, bold strategy, creative cinematography, and excellent performances, it makes sense.
As a result, there is currently a significant demand for all South Korean film subgenres. South Korea is recognized for producing amazing family films with a pleasant and emotionally resonant touch: keep your tissues nearby in addition to its excellent crime, thriller, and romance movies.
'Miracle in Cell No.7' (2013)
A mentally challenged man (Ryu Seung-Ryong) who was mistakenly imprisoned for murder establishes relationships with the seasoned criminals in his cell, who sneaked his daughter into the prison so they could meet. Miracle in Cell No. 7 recounts his journey. The movie is based on the true story of a guy who was acquitted in 2008 after being tortured and forced to confess to the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl in Chuncheon in 1972.
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The movie captivates viewers with its close proximity and direct discourse that is common in everyday interactions. The delicate and emotional way in which the father-daughter bond was explored made viewers cry. The actors also have great chemistry together, which elevates the film's main theme to an even greater level of brilliance.
'I Can Speak' (2017)
Nah Ok-Bun (Na Moon-Hee), a senior citizen known as "Goblin Granny," is mentioned in the I Can Speak episode for bringing complaints from the public to her district office. She asks civil service official Min Jae (Lee Je-Hoon), who she meets and discovers is fluent in English, to teach her. Min Jae discovers Ok Bun's tragic past when the two of them are studying together.
In I Can Speak's first half, there are a lot of humorous scenes. When Ok-boon performed her distinctive "tortures," the audience couldn't help but laugh out loud. The film skillfully transitions viewers from humorous scenarios to a sorrowful tale that criticizes society's harsh reality and the catastrophic impacts of war. Beyond all of that, viewers are moved by a genuine sense of affinity.
'Ode to My Father' (2014)
Through the eyes of a man named Yoon Deok-Soo (Hwang Jung-Min), who experiences historical occurrences such as the government's decision to send nurses and miners to West Germany in the 1960s, the Vietnam War, and the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War in 1950, Ode to My Father explores South Korean history from the 1950s to the present day.
Deok-soo appears to represent his generation and the continuity of the past and present that contributed to the development of South Korea as it is today. The film, according to director Yoon Je Kyoon, isn't simply about Deok-60-year Soo's trip; it also explores the importance of family bonds through an extraordinarily clever narration that weaves the past and present together.
'A Taxi Driver' (2017)
Based on a true story, the movie A Cab Driver follows Kim Man-Seob (Song Kang-Ho), a taxi driver from Seoul, as he transports a German reporter and accidentally becomes involved in the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. Since the driver Kim's identity and real name weren't known at the time the movie was being filmed, the majority of the specifics of the driver's life and the events that happened outside of Gwangju are made up.
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It takes guts to show this historical event in Korean cinema while also publicly denouncing the military and the government for their horrible actions and overt oppression of the people. The genuine meaning of family, friendship, and support from those we care about lies beneath all of society's and politicians' difficulties.
'Pawn' (2020)
In Pawn, two debt collectors named Doo-Suk (Sung Dong-Il) and Jong-Bae (Kim Hee-Won) abduct a 9-year-old girl named Seung-Yi (Park So-Yi) from her illegal immigrant mother and use her as "collateral." Her guardians are unintentionally Doo Suk and Jung Bae. The three individuals—the girl and the two men—slowly come to feel like family as they live together.
With a good cast and an excellent storyline, the movie brings warmth and fun. There is never a dull moment in the movie thanks in part to the cast's familial dynamic. The plot is well-paced and the dialogue is well-balanced, which strengthens the movie's message.
'Inseparable Bros' (2019)
Inseparable Bros revolves on Se Ha (Shin Ha-Kyun), an intellectual with psychological impairment, and Dong Goo (Lee Kwang-Soo), an athlete with a mental age of five. They are not related by blood, but for more than 20 years they have been best friends and have lived nearly as a single unit. When Dong-mother gu's unexpectedly arrives and assumes custody of him, the situation is altered.
The film promotes the value of kinship through interactions between strangers who are friendly and kind. Despite the slow pacing and predictable details, it's great that the movie examines the characters' emotions to emphasize the significance of family, which is what it aims to convey.
'A Brand New Life' (2009)
Ounie Lecomte, who also wrote the screenplay for A Brand New Life, is making his directing debut. The film, which is partially based on Lecomte's experiences, is set in 1975 in Seoul. The main character, a little girl whose father leaves her in a Catholic orphanage, struggles to adjust to her new existence.
Lecomte's picture has a pleasingly light touch that fits the tale of a strong girl's survival, despite the fact that it has its share of devastating scenes. The movie progresses slowly while paying special attention to emotional elements at each new turn. Additionally, Kim Sae-Ron provided the most dismal performance of her career, which only served to enhance the film.
'Train to Busan' (2016)
An unexpected zombie outbreak puts the lives of the passengers on the fast train from Seoul to Busan in Train to Busan, an internationally acclaimed zombie-action-horror film. The movie centers on Seok Woo (Gong Yoo), a fund manager who travels to Busan with his daughter on the KTX train.
Despite being an action thriller, the movie's main message and takeaway centers on the father's love and closeness with his children. The soft, charming, and delicate insights about families that were deftly woven between the violence and gore warmed the hearts of the viewers, giving the conclusion depth but also heightening its melancholy.
'The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale' (2019)
The weird Park family, who run a gas station, finds a zombie that was unintentionally made by a pharmaceutical company's illegal research and tries to make money off of it in The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale. The scenario shifts, though, when the villagers begin to mutate into zombies.
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The main topic of the movie is family values, in addition to the normal gore and cruelty prevalent in zombie movies. Additionally, audiences may be willing to forgive the hazy plot and reliance on coincidence for the narrative because of the entertaining and charming family scenes with the Parks.
'Scandal Makers' (2008)
Scandal Makers centers on Nam Hyeon-Soo (Cha Tae-Hyun), a former teen idol who is now in his 30s and a radio DJ. When Hwang Jeong-Nam (Park Bo-young), a young lady, shows up at his apartment with her son and claims that he is her father, turning him into the boy's grandfather, his life is completely flipped upside down.
A completely dysfunctional family makes for a fascinating scandalous tale, especially given the faults of youth. Despite its title, this film is primarily about perceptions; having a 30-year-old man assume the role of the grandfather makes it amusing and convenient to talk about family issues. The film's humorous, upbeat tone and the cast's great chemistry make it a must-see for family movie aficionados.
