---
title: "Buddy's Mom"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/buddy-s-mom-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 387848
imdb_id: "tt6571010"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Buddy's Mom (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/buddy-s-mom-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Buddy's Mom is a 2015 South Korean film about a young man navigating his sexual awakening and romantic frustrations. The story centers on Kyeong-soo, a twenty-year-old who has learned about sexuality primarily through internet pornography but lacks real-world experience. He has never been in a physical relationship and becomes embarrassed after confessing his feelings to Ji-yeon, a girl he admires. Following a conflict with his father, Kyeong-soo accepts an invitation from his friend Baek-hyeon to visit Gangwon-do. During this trip, he develops romantic feelings for his friend's mother, creating a complex emotional situation that drives the narrative forward. The film explores themes of sexual naivety, family dynamics, and inappropriate attraction through its central character's journey of self-discovery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man seeks escape from his personal frustrations during a trip to Gangwon-do."

### Why Watch
- explores complex personal transitions
- character-driven narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- features mature themes
- may be uncomfortable for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes related to sexual exploration and personal relationships.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kong Ja-kwan
- **Networks / Studios**: Milk Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Young-sam** as *Kyeong-soo (경수)*
- **Ah Ri** as *Jeong Hyeon-ok*
- **Kim Hae-jin** as *Baek-hyeon (백현)*
- **Park Cho-hyeon** as *Bae Ji-yeon*
- **Kim Jae-rok** as *[Kyeong-soo's Father]*
- **Lee Jeong-gil** as *Captain Choi (최선장)*
- **Kim Dae-beom** as *Woo-min (우민)*
- **Si Yeong** as *Bae Ji-yeon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
The story follows a twenty-year-old man who travels to Gangwon-do and develops feelings for his friend's mother.

### Q: When was the film released?
Buddy's Mom was released on November 12, 2015.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a duration of one hour and forty-one minutes.

### Q: What genre is the movie?
It is categorized as a romance, life, and drama film.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The story takes place in South Korea, specifically featuring a trip to Gangwon-do.

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