Daddy Loves to Cook (1996 Film)

Daddy Loves to Cook (Korean: 어른들은 청어를 굽는다; RR: Eoleundeul-eun cheong-eoleul gubneunda) is a 1996 South Korean drama film directed and written by Suk-hyeon Ryu. The film explores the deteriorating relationship between a married couple, Gong-yup and Un-young, following a decade of marriage.

Poster for the film Daddy Loves to Cook — Promotional poster for the 1996 film Daddy Loves to Cook.

Plot

After a domestic dispute, Un-young forces her husband, Gong-yup, to leave their home. During their separation, Gong-yup engages in an extramarital affair with a woman named Hee-bong. Upon discovering the infidelity, Un-young initiates divorce proceedings. In an attempt to reconcile, Gong-yup invites his wife on a family ski trip. Although the couple experiences a brief period of rekindled romance, the relationship ultimately falters when Gong-yup proves unable to terminate his affair with Hee-bong.

Cast

Heo Jun-Ho as Gong-yup
Lee Eung-Kyung as Un-young
Ha-yan Lee as Hee-bong
Choi Joon-Yong
Kim Sang-Joong
Yun-Hee Kim
Chi-sun Park as Hyun-dong
Se-beom Park
Kim Kyeong-Jin
Lee Hye-Jin