Cast
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Park Hae-il
as In-mo
Gong Hyo-jin
as Oh Mi-yun
Jin Ji-hee
as Min-kyung
Yoon Je-moon
as Han-mo
Youn Yuh-jung
as Mother
Hwang Byeng-gug
as Wedding Photographer
Ye Ji-won
as Soo-ja
Kim Hae-gon
as Kim
Yoo Seung-mok
as Drug Peddler
Park Young-seo
as Ki-soo
Jung Young-ki
as Jang
Park Jung-pyo
as PC Bang
Oh Min-ae
as Landlady
Lee Seung-joon
as Shrine Detective
Yoo Yeon-mi
as Min-kyoung's Friend
Crew
Director
- Song Hae-sung
Writer
- Kim Hae-gon
- Kim Jae-hwan
- Song Hae-sung
Producer
- Na Kyeong-chan
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Boomerang Family examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Song Hae-sung brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2013, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Boomerang Family took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 112 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 171 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The musical score contains over 61 unique compositions.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 7 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2013, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: May 9, 2013
- Runtime: 1h 52m