A Normal Family

보통의 가족 ‧ Movie ‧ 2023
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Successful attorney Jae Wan takes on the case of a wealthy executive's son who intentionally ran over and murdered a man and gravely injured his daughter. To defend a killer is part of Jae Wan's profession, another rung on the ladder of his career. On the other hand, his younger brother is a devout and honorable pediatrician who consistently prioritizes the health of his patients before personal gain and profit, frequently breaking the regulations of the private clinic where he works. When an unexpected circumstance involving their teenage children emerges, the brothers' consciences are tested, and their regularly scheduled dinner talk takes an unexpected turn. (Source: IMDb) ~~ Adapted from the novel "The Dinner" by Herman Koch. ~~ Release dates: Sep 14, 2023 (Festival) || Oct 16, 2024 (Cinema) || Nov 22, 2024 (Online) Edit Translation

  • English
  • 한국어
  • Русский
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • Country: South Korea
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2023
  • Duration: 1 hr. 49 min.
  • Score: 7.4 (scored by 348 users)
  • Ranked: #7044
  • Popularity: #8656
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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Completed
moon
4 people found this review helpful
Mar 7, 2025
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

Do not let the ratings fool you, this is definitely 9-10/10 worthy.

The movie started with a scene that made me feel nothing, which was concerning because I had been waiting for this movie for about a year. But as the story/film progressed through its runtime, it absolutely delivered what I wanted to feel, which was what the characters were feeling. The director and the cinematographer did a terrific job filming this movie; it gives you goosebumps and makes you feel claustrophobic and a sense of dread. Do not pass on this movie because the ratings on this site are so low; watch and come up with your own conclusions. I promise you won't regret it. I implore you again to please watch it.
If you want additional proof on why this is such a good movie, check this out: This film is directed by "Hur Jin Ho" who has also directed, 'The Last Princess(2016)', 'Two Lights: Relumino(2017)', 'Forbidden dream(2019)', 'Lost(2021)[The best drama I have ever seen]', and 'Love in the Big City(2024)'. This film is written by "Park Eun Kyo", who also wrote 'Mother(2009)', and 'The Silent Sea(2021)'. The cinematographer for this movie is "Go Nak Sun" who has also worked on 'The Priests(2015)', 'Vanishing time(2016)', 'A Taxi Driver(2017)', and 'Narco Saints(2022)'.

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noiremmanuel
2 people found this review helpful
Feb 16, 2025
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 1.5
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The Ending!??

A Normal Family starts as a compelling Korean drama, delving into the complexities of family loyalty, morality, and difficult decisions. Based on The Dinner, the film sets up an intriguing story about two brothers and their families grappling with the fallout of a morally ambiguous incident.

While the buildup is strong, the ending feels like a letdown. After investing in the characters and their struggles, the final act feels rushed and lacks the emotional payoff the story deserves. Instead of delivering a thought-provoking or satisfying conclusion, it opts for a resolution that feels overly simplistic and out of sync with the tension that had been building.

It left me feeling frustrated and disappointed, as though the story had so much potential but didn’t quite know how to land. For all its strengths in the first half, A Normal Family stumbles in its final moments, making the journey feel less impactful in retrospect.

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  • Title: A Normal Family
  • Type: Movie
  • Format: Feature Film
  • Country: South Korea
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2023
  • Duration: 1 hr. 49 min.
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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  • Score: 7.4 (scored by 348 users)
  • Ranked: #7044
  • Popularity: #8656
  • Watchers: 1,340

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