Inseparable Bros is a 2019 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Yook Sang-hyo, starring Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo and Esom.[2]
Plot
Kang Se-ha (Shin Ha-kyun) and Park Dong-gu (Lee Kwang-soo) are not blood-related brothers, but they have been like brothers for the past 20 years. Se-ha is smart, but he has a physical disability. Dong-gu is not very smart, but he is in excellent physical condition. Mi-hyun (Esom) is the only person who treats them without prejudice, and she helps them get out into the world. One day, Dong-gu’s mother suddenly visits him and acts as his guardian.
Cast
Main
- Shin Ha-kyun as Kang Se-ha
- Lee Kwang-soo as Park Dong-gu
- Esom as Nam Mi-hyun
Supporting
- Park Chul-min as Song Seok-du, a Social Welfare’s worker.
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Park Joo-min, a priest.
- Gil Hae-yeon as Jang Jung-soon, Dong-gu’s mother.
- Kim Kyung-nam as Yook Kyung-nam
Production
Principal photography began on May 23, 2018, and wrapped on August 17, 2018.[3][4]
Release
The film premiered in South Korean cinemas on May 1, 2019, and ranked second in the local box office behind Avengers: Endgame.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Esom | Nominated | [6] |
| 39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best Actor | Shin Ha-kyun | Won | [7] |
| Best Screenplay | Yook Sang-hyo | Won | ||
| 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lee Kwang-soo | Nominated | [8] |
| Popular Star Award | Won | |||
| 56th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Film | Won | [9] | |
| 40th Golden Cinema Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [10] |
References
- ^ “Inseparable Bros (2019)”. Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ 나의 특별한 형제. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ ‘나의 특급 형제’ 신하균X이광수, 특급 형제가 온다…23일 크랭크인. Sport Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ 신하균X이광수X이솜 ‘나의 특급 형제’ 크랭크업…후반 작업 중. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). 23 August 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ ‘나의 특별한 형제’, 한국영화 박스오피스 1위. 10 Asia (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ^ ‘부일영화상’ 홍상수vs봉준호 감독상 노미네이트..후보 공개. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ 봉준호 감독 ‘기생충’, 3관왕 영예…신하균·김향기, 男女주연상 수상 쾌거 [2019 영평상](종합). MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ ‘기생충’ 청룡영화상 작품상 등 5관왕…정우성·조여정 주연상. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 21 November 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ “2020 Baeksang Arts Awards Honor The Best Korean Dramas And Films”. Forbes. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ 제40회 황금촬영상, 11일 성료..최우수작품상 ‘기생충’→남녀주연상 ‘블랙머니’ 조진웅-이하늬. Herald Pop (in Korean). 17 March 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
External links
- Inseparable Bros at HanCinema
- Inseparable Bros at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- Inseparable Bros at IMDb