Kitchen (2009 South Korean Film)

Kitchen (Korean: 키친; RR: Kichin) is a 2009 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Hong Ji-Young. The film explores the complexities of a love triangle following an extramarital affair.

Promotional image for the film Kitchen — Promotional poster for the 2009 film Kitchen.

Plot

The story centers on Mo-rae and her husband, Sang-in, who are celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary. While searching for a gift at an art gallery, Mo-rae encounters a stranger and engages in a brief, unexpected sexual encounter. Shortly after, she confesses the incident to her husband. The situation becomes complicated when Du-rae, a man from Paris who has arrived to assist Sang-in with his business, moves into their home. Mo-rae discovers that Du-rae is the same man she met at the gallery, leading to a tense domestic arrangement.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Shin Min-A as Ahn Mo-rae
Kim Tae-Woo as Han Sang-in
Ju Ji-Hoon as Park Du-rae
Jeon Hye-Jin as Kim Seon-woo
Pang Eun-Jin as a food critic

Production and Release

Kitchen was released in South Korea on February 5, 2009. The film was produced by Soo Film and distributed by Silver Spoon. It has a runtime of 102 minutes. The film was screened at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival in the Culinary Cinema section and the 14th Fantasia Film Festival.

Film still from Kitchen — A scene from the film.