My Father (2009)
- Original title
- 아부지
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- South Korea
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rated
- 12
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A young boy in rural South Korea loves reading, but his traditional farmer father disapproves and insists he focus on farming instead. The film shows their quiet conflict as the boy excels in school while struggling to meet his father's expectations.
nostalgicwarmmelancholicquietpersonalgroundedreflectiveunderstated
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