Dongbaek (2021)
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.
Top Cast
Park Keun-hyong
Hwang Soon-cheol
Shin Bok-suk
Jang Yeon-sil
Jung Sun-il
Hwang Nam-sik
Kim Bo-mi
Kim Soon-ja
Seo Jun-young
Hwang Gwi-tae
Joo Ah-reum
Shin Yoon-ah
Yang Jun
Yang Tae-sik
FAQ about Dongbaek
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…
When was Dongbaek released?
Dongbaek was released in 2021.
What genres does Dongbaek belong to?
Dongbaek is categorised as Family, Drama, War.
Who stars in Dongbaek?
The cast of Dongbaek includes Park Keun-hyong, Shin Bok-suk, Jung Sun-il, Kim Bo-mi, Seo Jun-young.