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Ode to My Father (2014) Trailer
< Guk-je-shi-jang >
  • Ode to My Father
Amid the chaos of refugees fleeing the Korean War in December 1950, a young boy, Duk-soo, sees his fate change in the blink of an eye when he loses track of his younger sister and he leaves his father behind to find her. Settling in Busan, Duk-soo devotes himself to his remaining family, working all manner of odd jobs to support them in place of his father. His dedication leads him first to the deadly coal mines of Germany, where he meets his first love, Youngja, and then to ...more
Genre Drama Production Status Released
Running Time 126min Release Date Dec 17, 2014
Country South Korea Rating 12
Language Korean Co-Production N
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  • Total Admissions : 14,269,027
  • Total Gross : $77,606,274
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