---
title: "Young Mother 4"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/young-mother-4-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 395000
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Young Mother 4 (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/young-mother-4-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A college retaker returns home to an island where family secrets surface."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric island setting
- Complex family dynamics
- Romantic drama with nuanced characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Explicit sexual content may be uncomfortable
- Pacing is deliberately slow
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mature sexual themes and is intended for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intimate, quiet, tension, romantic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Hyo-jae

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Park Cho-hyeon** as *Min-jeong*
- **Ah Ri** as *Hyeon-sook*
- **Ho Yeong** as *Woo-jin*
- **Soo Hwan**
- **Yoon Kyo-hee** as *Kang-hee*
- **Kim Soo-ji** as *Hye-ri (혜리)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a romance.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

### Q: When was Young Mother 4 released?
It was released in South Korea on April 28, 2016.

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