Drama & Film Winners Of The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards 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
- Native Title: 보통의 가족
- Also Known As: Botongui Gajok , Deo Dineo , The Dinner , 더 디너
- Director: Hur Jin Ho
- Screenwriter: Park Eun Kyo
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Cast & Credits
- Sul Kyung GuYang Jae WanMain Role
- Jang Dong GunYang Jae GyuMain Role
- Kim Hee AeLee Yeon GyeongMain Role
- Claudia KimJi SuMain Role
- Hong Ye JiYang Hye Yun [Jae Wan's daughter]Support Role
- Kim Jung ChulYang Si Ho [Jae Gyu's son]Support Role
Reviews
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)'.
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.




















