Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a grumpy elderly man, Soon-cheol, who runs a traditional family restaurant called Dongbaek for three generations. Due to economic difficulties, the restaurant faces closure, and Soon-cheol, along with his son and grandson, struggles to keep it afloat. Things take a dramatic turn when a large food corporation offers to franchise the restaurant, which initially excites the family. However, it’s soon revealed that this offer is linked to the painful history of the Yeosu-Suncheon incident, where Soon-cheol's father was killed by soldiers. The conflict between remembering the past and embracing the future becomes central as Soon-cheol grapples with old wounds.
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Director & Crew
Junyoung Shin
Director
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Where can I watch Dongbaek online?
Dongbaek (2021) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of Dongbaek?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed Dongbaek?
Dongbaek was directed by Junyoung Shin and released in 2021.
How long is Dongbaek?
Dongbaek has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2021-10-21
- Status
- Released