Father Is a Dog (2010)

Father Is a Dog (2010) poster

A mentally-handicapped young man, a sex-obsessed tortured artist, and their responsible but somewhat prideful brother are all grief-stricken in the wake of their mother's death. The three brothers live with their father, a withdrawn and abusive parent who offers no consolation to his mournful sons. The dysfunctional family's dynamic is further complicated when the father strikes up an eccentric sexual affair with a Chinese man who is nearly the same age as his own sons.

Director: Lee Sang-woo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: LEESANGWOO FILM
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning

Keywords

mentally disabled, rape, abusive father, sex addiction, dysfunctional family, grief, domestic abuse, death in family, mourning, subversive, bleak

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Lee Sang-woo
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Father Is a Dog about?
A mentally-handicapped young man, a sex-obsessed tortured artist, and their responsible but somewhat prideful brother are all grief-stricken in the wake of their mother's death. The three brothers live with their father, a withdrawn and abusive parent who offers no consolation to his mournful sons. The dysfunctional family's dynamic is further complicated when the father strikes up an eccentric sexual affair with a Chinese man who is nearly the same age as his own sons.
Who directed Father Is a Dog?
Father Is a Dog was directed by Lee Sang-woo.
Who stars in Father Is a Dog?
Father Is a Dog stars Kwon Beom-taek, Lee Tae-rim, Lee Si-ho, Kim Hun, Yoo Ae-Kyeong.
How long is Father Is a Dog?
Father Is a Dog has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Father Is a Dog?
Father Is a Dog is a Drama film.
Where was Father Is a Dog produced?
Father Is a Dog was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Father Is a Dog?
The themes of Father Is a Dog include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.