South Bound
Watch TrailerHae-gap is a director who makes anti-government documentary films. One day, Hae-gap’s son, Na-ra, runs away from home, but Man-deok, a freeloader living in Hae-gap’s house ends up bringing him back. Later, Man-deok raids the head developer of Deul Island to stop its exploitation, and Na-ra helps and ends up getting caught. In order to bring Na-ra out from jail, Hae-gap signs to stop making anti-government films and moves to Deul Island with his family. Na-ra sees his father leading a good, quiet life there and starts opening up. But when a construction company charges in to clear-out the island and the islanders fall at risk of losing their homes, Hae-gap leads a strike against it and his family fall in grave danger...
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| Original Title | 남쪽으로 튀어 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Yim Soon-rye |
| Runtime | 121 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (8 votes) |
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Director Lim Sang-soo constructs a narrative on the contrast between personal escape from the system and the inevitable collective clash with it. He works with grotesque comedic situations to explore the fragility of principles in the face of family circumstances and the power of protest born from a simple desire to protect one's home.
What lingers after the viewing is a poignant blend of sharp social satire and unexpected warmth, where absurd plot twists only heighten the emotional payoff. The film proves that rebellion can be both ridiculous and deeply human. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yim Soon-rye
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With friends, with snacks, ready to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
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