Ode To My Father

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Movie: Ode To My Father (English title) / Gukje Market (literal title)
Revised romanization: Gukjeshijang
Hangul: 국제시장
Director: Yoon Je-Kyun
Assistant Director: Lee Jong-Suk
Writer: Park Soo-Jin, Yoon Je-Kyun
Producer: Yoon Je-Kyun, Lee Chang-Hyun, Lee Sang-Jik, Kim Yang-Yeon
Cinematographer: Choi Young-Hwan
Release Date: December 17, 2014
Runtime: 126 min.
Genre: Drama / Family / Period / Tearjerker / Past & Present / Best Film-Movie of the Year
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Depicts the lives of people who go through the difficult times after the Korean War to the present day. Young-Ja (Kim Yunjin) is Deok-Soo's (Hwang Jung-Min) first love. They eventually get married. Dal-Goo (Oh Dal-Su) is Deok-Soo's lifelong friend.

Notes

Filming began August 14, 2103 in the Czech Republic. Filming then moves to South Korea on August 27, 2013, with a traditional gosa ceremony taking place to bring about good fortune and actual shooting beginning in September, 2013.
Filming finished December 25, 2013 in Thailand. Total production cost 14 billion won ($13.1 million USD).
Literal title "Gukje Market" refers to the international market ("Gukje Shijang") located in Busan, South Korea.
"Ode To My Father" surpassed 10 million ticket sales in South Korea on January 13, 2014. The movie became the 11th South Korean film to surpass 10 million tickets sales. Director Yoon Je-Kyun also became the first person to direct two films that surpassed 10 million ticket sales in South Korea. His first film to surpass the 10 million mark is "Haeundae."

Cast



Hwang Jung-Min	Kim Yunjin	Oh Dal-Su	Jung Jin-Young	Jang Young-Nam
Yoon Deok-Soo	Oh Young-Ja	Dal-Goo	Deok-Soo's father	Deok-Soo's mother



Ra Mi-Ran	Hong Suk-Youn	Kim Seul-Gi	Lee Hyun	Uhm Ji-Sung
Deok-Soo's aunt	Deok-Soo's uncle	Yoon Kkeut-Soon	Yoon Seung-Gyu	Deok-Soo (child)

Jang Dae-Woong

Dal-Goo (child)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Min-Jae - Yoon Do-Joo (Deok-Soo's son)
Tae In-Ho - Yoon Gi-Joo (Deok-Soo's son)
Jin Sun-Mi - Yoon Gi-Joo's wife
Yoo Jae-Sang - Yoon Gi-Joo (young)
Ahn Jung-Woo - Yoon Gi-Joo (child)
Hwang Sun-Hwa - Yoon Sun-Joo (Deok-Soo's daughter)
Kim Gun-Ho - Yoon Sun-Joo's husband
Lee Ye-Eun - Yoon Seo-Yeon (Deok-Soo's granddaughter)
Go Yoon - Hyun Bong-Hak
Lee Jae-Soon - Oh Young-Ja's grandmother
Choi Jae-Sup - Korean miner 1
Jung Young-Ki - Korean miner 2
Yoo Jung-Ho - Korean miner 3
Maeng Se-Chang - Korean miner 4
So Joon-Sung - miner
Kim Sun-Young - store owner of fighting against Young-Ja
Uhm Bo-Yong - Lee Man-Ki
Nam Jin-Bok - Jung Joo-Young
Park Sun-Woong - Andre Kim
Son Young-Soon - fish shop grandmother
Han Chul-Woo - superintendent of Korean miners
Shin Rin-Ah - Yoon Mak-Soon (child)
Kim Sul - Yoon Kkeut-Soon (child)
Sung Nak-Kyung - Yoon Kkeut-Soon's groom
Hwang In-Joon - Announcer Kim Dong-Gun
Park Jin-Soo - Daehan Trading Company employee
Jo Yeon-Ho - Yoon Seung-Gyu (4 years old)
U-Know Yunho - Nam Jin (cameo)
Park Young-Soo - president of youth group (cameo)
Kim Geun-Young - crying merchants watching separated families on tv show
Jeong Gi-Seop - Interviewer to select workers for Germany mine
Lee Ho-Cheol - refugee
Kim Jin-Hyeok - real estate agent
Heo Dong-Won - young member 2
Hyun Bong-Sik - present day international market merchant
Lee Min-Young - person of farewell group
Cha Seung-Ho - elementary school teacher
Park Sang-Hyuk - tv show PD
Tripathi Anupam - Sri Lankan man

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Film Festivals

2015 (65th) Berlin International Film Festival - Feb. 5-15, 2015 - Panorama Special
2015 (10th) Osaka Asian Film Festival - March 6-15, 2015 - Special Screenings *Japan Premiere
2015 (17th) Udine Far East Film - April 23-May 2, 2015 *Italian Premiere
2015 (20th) Busan International Film Festival - Oct. 1-10, 2015 - Korean Cinema Today: Panorama

Awards

2015 (17th) Udine Far East Film - April 23-May 2, 2015
- Audience Award
2015 (52nd) Daejong Film Awards - November 20, 2015
- Best Film
- Best Director
- Best Actor (Hwang Jung-Min)
- Best Supporting Actor (Oh Dal-Su)
- Best Recording
- Best Editing
- Best Planning
- Best Technical Award
2015 (36th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26, 2015
- Best Supporting Actor (Oh Dal-Su)
- Best Art Design
- Top Box Office Seller

Comments

Roth Nov 06 2022 4:11 pm Just finished watching and cried my eyes out! This was beautifully made and it was nice to learn some history about families torn from the war. I also was surprised to see a glimpse of young Somi, her little sister and dad toward the end! Will most likely rewatch this and share this movie among my family and friends!

Monette Aug 29 2022 8:30 am Great great great movie!

I am really fascinated with how Koreans do movies and dramas. They are really serious on their craft.

I am amazed on the year transitions in this movie and how they've made it.

Amazed also on the history of south Korea just like Philippines.

Hwang Jung min never ceases to amaze me! I am really a fan! It made light by mr. Oh dal su which has also a big role in this movie!

DA Feb 27 2022 10:00 am This is a wonderfully made movie. The characters are so relatable. The history behind them is true to the core. For someone who has lived through those difficult period, I'm sure it will bring back tons of memories. The start of the movie and the reunion scene are so heart-wrenching. This movie makes me realize how fortunate some of us are for living in the 21st century. On the other hand, for some of us who go through difficulties in life, this movie is a great reminder that yes, life is indeed hard but we must not give up. I highly recommend this movie. 10/10 from me.

Haikaru Dec 31 2020 2:18 am Great movie, i watched it twice and i still cry... I Love This Movie

Kookmin Dec 12 2020 6:10 pm This is still my fav korean movie of all time... And I've been watching korean movies for 10 years... No one can passed this ?

one candle Aug 24 2020 11:33 pm I really enjoyed this movie! Watched because of Hwang Jungmin and the 14M sold tickets and yesss this is a great movie. So touched and very meaningful

Reyne Raea Aug 21 2020 6:42 pm Just watched this movie a few days ago, and I was excited because it was so good. The story is good, the acting of the players is good too, I enjoy it

K Dec 01 2018 11:24 pm Wow such a great movie. I think I just cried a bucket from watching it

yybb Nov 13 2016 12:28 pm One of the most interesting features that is brought to our attention is that in every picture taken throughout the story Duksoo is shown with his eyes closed. He is not seeing life but merely in it to do what he must, and it is heartbreaking. Despite his resilience and apparent cheerfulness he is unfulfilled and empty.

yybb Nov 13 2016 12:28 pm Brilliant cast, really great and heartwarming story. Meaningful...

deedeeyana Jun 10 2016 10:55 am what a great movie! i cried a lot haha. a movie with a rich history behind it. i recommend this to everyone! the way the brother looks at his sister is so touching sigh. give this a watch! 10/10!!!!

Danniah May 12 2016 4:24 pm Really thank the production team for making this great movie. This movie is just perfect in its way. They start the movie in very cold way, so sad. But, the movie progressively turn to be heartwarming. The ending is very great. I suddenly remember my grandpa who also emigrated in the same occurence.

This movie is really inspiring. Ah, also, the jokes in the movie are nice and smart. LoL.

Packoo Jan 07 2016 9:31 pm I haven't seen such a good Korean film in a long time and oh my oh my I don't even know where to start! This film is hilarious and emotionally tear-jerking at the same time! I haven't cry this much watching a movie before... I give this movie a 10/10 it was beyond great!

amamosyi Dec 08 2015 4:02 am a very good movie! recommended!!

Jungle_fish Jul 24 2015 10:17 am A very long movie yet interesting... the best touched moment when deok soo found his sister man soon.. hwang jung min movie is always inspiring

Sumika from Japan Apr 18 2015 7:54 pm Go for it !! Hwang Jung Min ssi !!

Angel Kim Mar 01 2015 1:10 am I watched this movie with my nampyeon. It is a real tearjerker! The best Korean drama I have seen in years!!! I highly recommend this movie. I cannot wait to go home and hug my mother and father.

kpop74 Feb 11 2015 9:32 pm I was lucky enough to see it in the movie theater. I highly recommend this movie.

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