Daughter (2014 South Korean Film)

Daughter (Korean: 다우더) is a 2014 South Korean drama film written and directed by Ku Hye-Sun, who also stars in the lead role. The film centers on the strained relationship between a daughter, San-Yi, and her mother, who is characterized by her puritanical and violent behavior. After years of estrangement, San-Yi is forced to confront her past when she receives news that her mother has been hospitalized.

Promotional poster for the film Daughter

The film had its world premiere at the 19th Busan International Film Festival on October 4, 2014, as part of the Korean Cinema Today: Panorama section. It was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on November 6, 2014, with a runtime of 84 minutes. Principal photography for the production concluded on December 12, 2013.

Cast

Ku Hye-Sun as San-Yi
Shim Hye-Jin as San-Yi's mother
Jung Ji-So as young San-Yi
Son Ji-Na as piano teacher
Lee Hae-Woo as Jin-Woo