Commissioned by South Korea's National Human Rights Commission, If You Were Me is an innovative omnibus film project to promote tolerance and human rights and shed light on the hardships disadvantaged people face in Korea. After the success of the first anthology, a second series, If You Were Me 2, was released this year. Five notable Korean directors - Park Kyung Hee (A Smile), Ryoo Seung Wan (Crying Fist), Jung Ji Woo, Jang Jin (Guns & Talks), and Kim Dong Won - participated in the second installment, creating shorts on human rights issues of their choosing.
The Father is a poignant drama that follows the journey of a teenage boy who becomes the breadwinner for his family after the death of his father. As he navigates through the challenges of rural life, he is faced with theft, pursuit, and reconciliation. Along the way, he forms friendships and confronts illness, all while trying to support his mother. The film explores themes of family relationships, poverty, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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