Oh! Brothers (2003 film) explained

Oh! Brothers
Native Name:
Hangul:오! 브라더스
Rr:O! Beuladeoseu
Director:Kim Yong-hwa
Distributor:Showbox
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean

Oh! Brothers is a 2003 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Lee Jung-jae and Lee Beom-soo. The film revolves around two half-brothers who have never met before and regain their brotherly love when they meet by chance. It was released theatrically on September 5, 2003.[1]

Synopsis

Sang-woo, a detective and debt collector, also works as a paparazzi photographer, often facing harassment from his boss Jeong. One day, Sang-woo's account is suspended due to debts owed by his father and his father's second wife. To resolve this, Sang-woo tracks down his half-brother Bong-goo, who is registered as a disabled person.

Surprisingly, Bong-goo appears much older than his age and engages in inappropriate behavior. Sang-woo initially tries to shirk responsibility but later learns he can claim 7 million won if he registers Bong-goo in the family register. Throughout their interactions, Sang-woo faces various misunderstandings, including being mistaken for gay and dealing with Bong-goo's diabetic condition.

As they team up to collect debts, their relationship evolves. However, conflicts arise when Bong-goo and Ki-tae pressure Sang-woo into accepting a job he doesn't want. Sang-woo ultimately helps Bong-goo find his mother and exposes Chief Jeong's corruption.

Cast

Reception

Box office

, Oh! Brothers has attracted over 3.1 million viewers nationwide, making it the sixth-highest-grossing South Korean film of 2003.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 오! 브라더스 (2003) . 2024-07-30 . . ko.
  2. Web site: 2003. Koreanfilm.org. 2022-10-01. 2010-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20100728222146/http://www.koreanfilm.org/kfilm03.html#yupki. live.