Heuksim Mother and Daughter

Heuksim Mother and Daughter (Korean: 흑심모녀) is a 2008 South Korean comedy film directed by Jo Nam-ho. The film explores the comedic dynamics between three generations of women who find themselves competing for the attention of a young man who enters their lives.

Plot

The story centers on Park Nam-hee (Shim Hye-jin), a woman who makes her living selling fruit from a truck. After a near-miss traffic incident involving a young man named Joon (Lee Sang-woo), Joon eventually finds his way to the home shared by Nam-hee, her mother Gan-nan (Kim Su-mi), and her 20-year-old daughter Na-rae (Lee Da-hee). As Joon begins living with the three women, the household dynamic shifts, leading the women to use their distinct personalities and skills to vie for his affection.

Scene from the film — A scene featuring the primary cast members.

Production and Release

The film was directed by Jo Nam-ho, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Hwang Sung-goo, Lee Dong-ha, and Kim Soo-a. It was produced with a budget of approximately US$ 3 million. Heuksim Mother and Daughter was released in South Korea on June 12, 2008, with a total runtime of 93 minutes.

Cast

Shim Hye-jin as Park Nam-hee
Kim Su-mi as Gan-nan
Lee Da-hee as Na-rae
Lee Sang-woo as Joon
Lee Gye-in as Mr. Jung
Choi Duk-moon as Detective 1

Additional production still — Production still from the film.