The Herman Koch novel The Dinner has a universal message that resonates worldwide for any family situation. How far would parents protect their children knowing of obvious guilt?
In the latest novel adaptation, director and writer Hur Jin-ho (One Fine Spring Day) created a Korean-language drama with A Normal Family that debates the criminal situation with emotional characters towards its unexpected conclusion.
Here is the description for A Normal Family:
Lawyer Jae-Wan faces a moral dilemma as he defends a killer while his honorable doctor brother Jae-Gyu prioritizes integrity over monetary gain. When their family gets entangled in a web of secrets, brothers must confront their conflicting values. Tensions peak during the dinner, exposing deep emotions and moral complexities in this gripping drama about justice and privilege.
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The cast includes Sul Kyung-gu, Jan Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae, and Claudia Kim. The screenplay is written by Park Eun-kyo and Park Joon-seok.
A Normal Family opens in theaters in New York City and Los Angeles on Friday, April 25.
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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Room 8 Films

