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About Family
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
대가족
Literal meaningBig Family
Revised RomanizationDaegajog
Directed byYang Woo-suk
Written byYang Woo-suk
Produced byYang Woo-suk
Starring
CinematographySon Won-ho
Edited byKim Sun-min
Music byKim Tae-seong
Production
company
Studio Genius
Distributed byLotte Entertainment
Release date
  • December 11, 2024 (2024-12-11)
Running time
107 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$929,190[1]

About Family (Korean대가족) 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.[2]

Plot

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Moo-ok, the self-made owner of Pyeongmanok, a legendary 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

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Production

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Filming

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Principal photography started in October 2022 and concluded in January 2023.[6]

Release

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Reception

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Box office

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As of December 15, 2024, Firefighters has grossed $929,190 with a running total of 151,233 tickets sold.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Lee Seung-mi (November 4, 2024). ""아귀 카리스마 잊어라"…'대가족' 김윤석, 만두 맛집 사장 변신" ["Forget the devil's charisma"… 'Big Family' Kim Yun-seok transforms into the owner of a dumpling restaurant] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Ko, Seung-ah (October 31, 2024). "'대가족' 삭발한 이승기, 슈퍼스타 주지스님 됐다…스틸 공개" [Lee Seung-gi, who shaved his head in 'Big Family', becomes a superstar monk... Still cuts released]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b c d e Kim, Bo-young (November 20, 2024). "'대가족' 스님 된 이승기, 전연인과 현찐친…김윤석, 썸타는 비즈니스?" [Lee Seung-gi, who became a monk in 'Big Family', is best friend with former lover… Kim Yoon-seok, a flirting business?]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b c d Kim, Bo-young (December 5, 2024). "'대가족' 최무성·길해연→심희섭·서범준…혜안으로 발굴한 조연 보석함" ['Big Family' Choi Moo-sung, Gil Hae-yeon → Shim Hee-seop, Seo Beom-jun... A jewel box of supporting actors discovered with wisdom]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Bae, Hyo-joo (November 22, 2024). "'강제추행' 오영수 대신한 '건강악화' 이순재…'대가족' 감독은 "전화위복"[종합]" [Lee Soon-jae, who is suffering from 'deteriorating health', takes the place of Oh Young-soo, who 'forced sexual assault'... 'Big Family' director says, "Recovery of phone call" [Comprehensive]]. Nate (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2024.
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