Skeletons In The Closet (2007 South Korean Film)
Skeletons In The Closet, also released under the Korean title Shim's Family (Hangul: 좋지 아니한가; revised romanization: Johji-anihanga), is a 2007 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Jeong Yoon-Chul.
Production and Release
The film was directed by Jeong Yoon-Chul, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Yoo Kab-Yeol. Joo-sung Kim served as producer, with cinematography by Yoon-man Choi. Distributed by CJ Entertainment, the production had a budget of US$ 2 million and was released theatrically in South Korea on March 1, 2007. The runtime is 114 minutes.
Plot
The narrative centers on the Shim family, a dysfunctional household struggling to maintain domestic unity despite harboring numerous personal secrets. Father Shim Chang-Soo works as a high school teacher who struggles with classroom authority and faces a professional scandal. Mother Hee-Kyung feels alienated by her husband and children while keeping her own secret. Son Yong-Tae experiences suicidal ideation, believes he was a king in a past life, and doubts his paternity. Daughter Yong-Sun questions the nature of familial obligation and harbors a secret crush on a school teacher. Rounding out the household is an unmarried aunt, Mi-Kyung, who lives with them while pursuing a career as a comic book writer.
Cast
The principal cast includes:
- Cheon Ho-Jin as Shim Chang-Soo
- Moon Hee-Kyung as Hee-Kyung
- Kim Hye-Soo as Mi-Kyung
- Yoo Ah-In as Yong-Tae
- Hwang Bo-Ra as Yong-Sun
- Park Hae-Il as Kyung-Ho
- Lee Ki-Woo as Jin-Sung
- Jung Yu-Mi as Ha-Eun
- Lim Hyeok-Pil as Sung-Sik
Screenings
The film was screened at the 2nd Korean Film Festival in Australia, held from August 24 to August 29, 2011.