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Emotions run wild in Lee Jeong-chul's touching premier movie!

Revolving around a troubled father and daughter relationship A Family is packed with emotional nuances that are brought to life with moments of intense passion lovers of fine cinema are sure to appreciate.

Soo Aeh portrays the movie's protagonist Jeong-eun a rebellious single-parent girl that is good at getting into big trouble. Previously arrested for robbery, she returns home after completing a two year prison term unsure of what will await her. Jeong's relationship with her father Ju-seok (Ju Hyun) a retired policeman has never been on good terms and as before the two are unable to lead a meaningful conversation. When Jeong's sincere intentions to build up her life anew by running a beauty parlor are only met with her father's cold disbelief and rejection, the desperate girl tries to find other sources of support, which leads to unexpected consequences …

Lee Jeong-chul's ambitious directorial debut is loosely based on several of his experiences in real life. His talent to point out the fine details of inter action between two persons that are unable to put their feelings across was awarded with the Best New Director trophy at the 25th Blue Dragon Awards. Soo Ae whose earlier appearances include the popular TV series hit Love Letter offers an outstanding performance in her premier silver screen role for which she was honored with the Best New Actress award. Last but not least Korean veteran actor Joo Hyun who is known for movies like When You Are Alone and Friend gives a convincing portrayal as father that stubbornly adheres to the society's strict traditional principles.