Inseparable Bros
2019 film by Yook Sang-hyo
Inseparable Bros is a 2019 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Yook Sang-hyo, starring Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo and Esom.
01Plot
Kang Se-ha (Shin Ha-kyun) and Park Dong-gu (Lee Kwang-soo) are not blood-related brothers, but they have been like brothers for the past 20 years. Se-ha is smart, but he has a physical disability. Dong-gu is not very smart, but he is in excellent physical condition. Mi-hyun (Esom) is the only person who treats them without prejudice, and she helps them get out into the world. One day, Dong-gu's mother suddenly visits him and acts as his guardian.
02Cast
Main
- Shin Ha-kyun as Kang Se-ha
- Lee Kwang-soo as Park Dong-gu
- Esom as Nam Mi-hyun
Supporting
- Park Chul-min as Song Seok-du, a Social Welfare's worker.
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Park Joo-min, a priest.
- Gil Hae-yeon as Jang Jung-soon, Dong-gu's mother.
- Kim Kyung-nam as Yook Kyung-nam
03Production
Principal photography began on May 23, 2018, and wrapped on August 17, 2018.
04Release
The film premiered in South Korean cinemas on May 1, 2019, and ranked second in the local box office behind Avengers: Endgame.
05Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Esom | Nominated | |
| 39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best Actor | Shin Ha-kyun | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Yook Sang-hyo | Won | ||
| 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lee Kwang-soo | Nominated | |
| Popular Star Award | Won | |||
| 56th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Film | Won | ||
| 40th Golden Cinema Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
Sources and credits
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