Fly, Daddy, Fly
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Fly, Daddy, Fly is a 2006
South Korean
drama film
. It is based upon a novel of the same name by Japanese author Kaneshiro Kazuki
, where the Japanese version of the book was made into a Japanese
film in 2005
.
) in his 40s, who leads an ordinary life with his adorable wife and their 17-year-old daughter, Dami (played by Kim So Eun).
He faces a crisis when his daughter is sexually assaulted by a high school boxing star from a rich, well-connected family and he finds no help from the school or police authorities.
To prove that he is not a coward and will do anything for his family, he decides to take revenge and physically beat up his daughter's tormentor. For the seemingly impossible task, he asks Go Seung Suk (by Lee Jun Ki
), a rebellious high school student with talent for fighting, to train him.
Extended Cast
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
South Korean
Cinema of Korea
Korean cinema encompasses the motion picture industries of North and South Korea. As with all aspects of Korean life during the past century, the film industry has often been at the mercy of political events, from the late Joseon dynasty to the Korean War to domestic governmental interference...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
. It is based upon a novel of the same name by Japanese author Kaneshiro Kazuki
Kazuki Kaneshiro
is a Zainichi Korean novelist who was born in Kawaguchi, Saitama.Later in his life he acquired Japanese citizenship. Due to early influence from his Marxist-Leninist father, he studied at the Chongryon-affiliated elementary school and middle school. Afterwards his father switched his affiliation...
, where the Japanese version of the book was made into a Japanese
Cinema of Japan
The has a history that spans more than 100 years. Japan has one of the oldest and largest film industries in the world – as of 2009 the fourth largest by number of feature films produced. Movies have been produced in Japan since 1897, when the first foreign cameramen arrived...
film in 2005
2005 in film
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.
Synopsis
Directed by Choi Jong Tae, the film revolves around Chang Ka Pil (played by Lee Moon SikLee Moon Sik
- Biography :Lee Mooon-Sik graduated from Hanyang University and is currently living with his wife and two sons. Moon-Sik has starred in many notable television series such as Damo, The 101st Proposal, the popular 2008 drama Iljimae and made a break through shooting Break Out, A Bloody Aria and...
) in his 40s, who leads an ordinary life with his adorable wife and their 17-year-old daughter, Dami (played by Kim So Eun).
He faces a crisis when his daughter is sexually assaulted by a high school boxing star from a rich, well-connected family and he finds no help from the school or police authorities.
To prove that he is not a coward and will do anything for his family, he decides to take revenge and physically beat up his daughter's tormentor. For the seemingly impossible task, he asks Go Seung Suk (by Lee Jun Ki
Lee Jun Ki
Lee Jun Ki is a South Korean actor, model and singer, who Koreans regard as a quintessential kkonminam idol. He rose to fame as Gong-gil in The King and the Clown...
), a rebellious high school student with talent for fighting, to train him.
Box office
Tickets had sold out before the movie even opened, as moviegoers rushed to buy tickets. The two actors Lee Jun Ki and Lee Moon Shik met with the viewers August 3, 2006 for the movie’s opening date, at the Daehan Theater and the Seoul Theater. With two weeks to go before the movie’s premiere, fans flocked to book tickets, showing an unprecedented response in domestic box-office history. Tickets that went on sale via the Internet on July 21 were sold out immediately, and box-office sales that began the following day closed in two hours. Some fans stood in line from 3 a.m. at the Daehan Theater to not miss the two lead actors introducing the movie in person. The announcement of additional stage appearances by the two lead actors set an equal explosive response from the audience.Cast
- Lee Jun KiLee Jun KiLee Jun Ki is a South Korean actor, model and singer, who Koreans regard as a quintessential kkonminam idol. He rose to fame as Gong-gil in The King and the Clown...
as Go Seung Suk - Lee Moon SikLee Moon Sik- Biography :Lee Mooon-Sik graduated from Hanyang University and is currently living with his wife and two sons. Moon-Sik has starred in many notable television series such as Damo, The 101st Proposal, the popular 2008 drama Iljimae and made a break through shooting Break Out, A Bloody Aria and...
as Jhang Ga Pil
Extended Cast
- Nam Hyun JoonNam Hyun JoonNam Hyun Joon, often referred to as Poppin' Hyun Joon or Happy Hyun Joon, is a famous South Korean contemporary dancer. He is best known for his unique popping techniques...
- Kim Ji Hoon
- Lee Yeon Su
- Kim So Eun
- Hyun Woo
- Cho Sung Ha
- Lee Jae Yong
- Ahn Nae Sang (cameo)
- Woo Hyun (cameo)
External links
- Fly, Daddy, Fly at HanCinema