Ode to My Father
Seen it?2014 | 126 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Casualties of War, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Duk-soo lost his father and younger sister while taking refuge during the Korean War. He leaves for Germany to work as a miner and enters the Vietnam War. He wishes to find his sister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
19 wins and 15 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$105 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by JK Youn
- Hwang Jung-minYoon Deok-soo
- Yunjin KimYoung-ja
- Oh Dal-suDal-goo
- Jung Jin-youngYoon Jin-gyu
- Jang Young-namDeok-soo's Mother
- Ra Mi-ranDeok-soo's Paternal Aunt
- Uhm Ji-sungYoung Deok-soo
- Kim Seul-giYoon Kkeut-soon
- Kim Min-jaeYun Do-ju
- Tae In-hoYun Gi-ju