The Dinner

A quiet, patient look at ordinary family distance that asks you to sit with its sadness rather than resolve it.

Directed by

Kim Dong-hyun

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jeong Ui-gap, Park Se-jin, Jeon Kwang-jin

Overview

The children are busy. The daughter has got divorced and is now taking care of her autistic son. The oldest son has lost his job and is busy finding another job. The youngest son doesn't have a decent job but manages to get by through driving a delivery truck and working as a chauffeur. Their parents don't blame their children for not calling or visiting on their mother's birthday.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, parenthood, work, grief

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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