A Normal Family

Hur Jin-ho
festival
Sat 26 Apr 25 - Fri 2 May 25

Two brothers lead very different lives, until a dark secret puts their moral compass to the test. A layered and successful adaptation of Herman Koch's bestseller The Dinner.

Lawyers Jae-wan and doctor Jae-gyu are brothers. Every month, they dine with their wives at expensive restaurants. When an unexpected situation arises involving their teenage children, deep-rooted tensions come to the surface. As they struggle with ethical dilemmas, their family bond is at risk of being irreparably damaged.

A moral rollercoaster that keeps you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn. The surprising plot twists come at you fast, and the ethical dilemmas linger long after the credits roll.

direction
Hur Jin-ho
cast
Sul Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae
duration
116 min
year
2023
country
Korea (the Republic of)
language
Korean
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

"An unpredictable ride, right up to the film’s abrupt but poetically thought-provoking ending." − Variety