Synopsis

The former legendary folk rock singer, Tae-soo, returns to his son, Gun-sung, after a 15-year absence. Now in his late teens, Gun-sung has been living by himself ever since his mother died and his father was sent to prison for smoking marijuana. Unlike his father, the teenager tries hard to be good both at studying and playing in a band. The reunited father and son have a love-hate relationship, as they fight over the smallest things. One day, Mari, whom Gun-sung had met on the street by chance, shows up with an infant in her arms, and eventually ends up staying at the father and son’s place. With Mari and the baby sharing the house, the father and son seem to develop an understanding for each other... but not for long. Through this tale of an alternative family, the film explores the idea of conflict and reconciliation between family members and different generations. Moreover, it pays homage to the Korean folk music scene of the 70s and 80s, and to its way of life which was carefree, peaceful, and therefore, somewhat hippie-like. Depicting a relaxing and slow-paced lifestyle, the film evokes what might be easily forgotten in this day and age of high-speed in every corner of life, and gives an opportunity to rethink the meaning of tolerance. (Hwang Hei-rim)

Director

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  • Lee Mu-young
  • Director, screenwriter, and widely known as a music critic, Lee Mu-young has been actively involved in the cultural scene. He first became known for his work as a screenwriter on films like *Born to Kill* (1996), *Joint Security Area* (2000), and *Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance* (2002). He made his feature directorial debut in 2001 with *Humanist*, and in 2008, he directed his first music film, *My Father, Mari, and I*, and also captured the story of an authentic rock band in *Just Kidding*.