About Family
About Family is a 2024 South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Yang Woo-suk, starring Kim Yoon-seok, Lee Seung-gi, Kim Sung-ryung, Kang Han-na, Park Soo-young, Kim Si-woo, and Yoon Chae-na. It was released theatrically on December 11, 2024.
Plot
Moo-ok, the self-made owner of Pyeongmanok, a dumpling restaurant famous since the pre-social media era for its long lines, faces a growing worry. His only son, Moon-seok, who was expected to carry on the family legacy, has left to become a monk. One day, young visitors arrive at Pyeongmanok, claiming that Moon-seok is their father. Suddenly finding himself with unexpected heirs, Moo-ok experiences a happiness he has never felt before. Meanwhile, Moon-seok retraces his past from before he became a monk and discovers a shocking truth.Cast
Production
Casting
, best known internationally for his role in Squid Game, was originally cast as the head monk and had completed filming all of his scenes. However, following his indictment in November 2022 on charges of sexual misconduct and subsequent conviction, the production company announced that his role would be recast. The decision led to a complete re-shoot of his scenes with actor Lee Soon-jae.Filming
started in October 2022 and concluded in January 2023, with filming taking place at the Buddhist Broadcasting System studio in Mapo District.Release
About Family premiered in South Korean theaters on 11 December 2024, distributed by Lotte Entertainment.Box office
The film was released on December 11, 2024 on 939 screens. It opened in third place at the South Korean box office with 35,078 admissions., the film has grossed from 339,772 admissions.