---
title: "My Girlfriend's Mother"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-girlfriend-s-mother-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 482059
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Girlfriend's Mother (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-girlfriend-s-mother-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Girlfriend's Mother is a 2017 film that follows the story of a man named Kyeong-joon. After facing financial difficulties and an inability to pay rising rent, Kyeong-joon finds himself homeless and living on the streets. His girlfriend, Ji-hye, decides to help him by offering him a place to stay at her home. Upon arriving at the house, Kyeong-joon discovers that Ji-hye’s step-mother is Ji-yeong, a woman who was his first love and his former teacher regarding matters of love. The film centers on the complicated domestic situation that arises as Kyeong-joon begins living under the same roof as both his girlfriend and her step-mother. As the narrative progresses, Kyeong-joon finds himself experiencing lingering romantic feelings for Ji-yeong while simultaneously navigating his relationship with Ji-hye. The story explores the tensions and personal conflicts that develop while the three characters share the same living space. The film examines the proximity of these relationships and the resulting emotional dilemmas faced by Kyeong-joon as he balances his history with Ji-yeong and his current commitment to Ji-hye.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A homeless young man moves in with his girlfriend, only to discover her stepmother is his first love."

### Why Watch
- features an unexpected romantic triangle
- explores complex past relationships

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes not suitable for all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries a 19+ age rating for mature content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romance, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Ri-dan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Si Woo** as *Kyeong-joon*
- **Ahn So-hee** as *Ji-hye*
- **Min Joo** as *Ji-yeong*
- **Kang Soo-cheol** as *Tae-min*
- **Jung Jae-sik** as *Sang-min*
- **Ga Bin** as *Ah-reum*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 07/06/2017 in South Korea.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the romance and drama genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.

### Q: Why does Kyeong-joon need a place to stay?
He is driven out to the streets because he cannot afford rising rent.

### Q: Who is waiting at the house when Kyeong-joon arrives?
His first love, Ji-yeong, who is also his girlfriend's stepmother, greets them at the door.

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