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Oh! Brothers (2003 film)

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Oh! Brothers
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
오! 브라더스
Revised RomanizationO! Beuladeoseu
Directed byKim Yong-hwa
Written byKim Yong-hwa
Starring
Production
company
  • KM Culture
Distributed byShowbox
Release date
  • September 5, 2003 (2003-09-05)
Running time
110 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Oh! Brothers (Korean오! 브라더스) is a 2003 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Kim Yong-hwa, starring Lee Jung-jae and Lee Beom-soo. The film revolves around two half-brothers who have never met before and regain their brotherly love when they meet by chance. It was released theatrically on September 5, 2003.[1]

Synopsis

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Sang-woo, a detective and debt collector, also works as a paparazzi photographer, often facing harassment from his boss Jeong. One day, Sang-woo's account is suspended due to debts owed by his father and his father's second wife. To resolve this, Sang-woo tracks down his half-brother Bong-goo, who is registered as a disabled person.

Surprisingly, Bong-goo appears much older than his age and engages in inappropriate behavior. Sang-woo initially tries to shirk responsibility but later learns he can claim 7 million won if he registers Bong-goo in the family register. Throughout their interactions, Sang-woo faces various misunderstandings, including being mistaken for gay and dealing with Bong-goo's diabetic condition.

As they team up to collect debts, their relationship evolves. However, conflicts arise when Bong-goo and Ki-tae pressure Sang-woo into accepting a job he doesn't want. Sang-woo ultimately helps Bong-goo find his mother and exposes Chief Jeong's corruption.

Cast

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Reception

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Box office

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As of July 30, 2024, Oh! Brothers has attracted over 3.1 million viewers nationwide, making it the sixth-highest-grossing South Korean film of 2003.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "오! 브라더스 (2003)". Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  2. ^ "2003". Koreanfilm.org. Archived from the original on 2010-07-28. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
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