What is Young Mother 4?
The film takes place in a small island where Woo-jin's mom operates a small sashimi restaurant and a bed and breakfast to make a living. Woo-jin, a repeater of the college entrance exam, and his friend Kang-hee visit Woo-jin's hometown.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 28, 2016
- Genres
- Romance
- Updated
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The film takes place in a small island where Woo-jin's mom operates a small sashimi restaurant and a bed and breakfast to make a living. Woo-jin, a repeater of the college entrance exam, and his friend Kang-hee visit Woo-jin's hometown. The island is also visited by Kang-hee and Woo-jin. Woo-jin's mom, Hyeon-sook, has a complicated relationship with Bong-seong, whom she has sex with, but rejects his proposals. Woo-jin is shocked to see his mom and Bong-seong having sex. The story revolves around Woo-jin's life in his hometown and his family dynamics.
Should you watch it?
“A college retaker returns home to an island where family secrets surface.”
- Atmospheric island setting
- Complex family dynamics
- Romantic drama with nuanced characters
- Explicit sexual content may be uncomfortable
- Pacing is deliberately slow
Watch it if you appreciate quiet dramas about family and hidden desires.
The film includes mature sexual themes and is intended for adult audiences.
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What is the setting of Young Mother 4?
The story takes place on a small island where the mother runs a sashimi restaurant and a bed and breakfast.
Who are the main characters?
Woo-jin, a college entrance exam repeater; his friend Kang-hee; his mother Hyeon-sook; and the man Bong-seong.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a romance.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
When was Young Mother 4 released?
It was released in South Korea on April 28, 2016.