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Blood and Ties

Original title: Gongbeom
  • 2013
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.6K
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Kim Kap-su and Son Ye-jin in Blood and Ties (2013)
Da-eun lives a happy life with her single father, a man who sacrificed everything in his life for her. 
She was a daughter who loved her father very dearly. 
He was a father who loved his daughter unconditionally. 
However, their relationship is about to take an unexpected turn. 

Da-eun becomes suspicious that her father might be a monstrous kidnapper. 
Even though she wants to believe in his innocence, she finds herself searching for evidence to the contrary. 

What is her fatherÂ’s true identity? And how will she deal with the burden of discovery if her suspicions are confirmed at the end of her final pursuit of the truth?
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Da-eun lives a happy life with her single father. However, their relationship is about to take an unexpected turn because she becomes suspicious that her father might be a monstrous kidnappe... Read allDa-eun lives a happy life with her single father. However, their relationship is about to take an unexpected turn because she becomes suspicious that her father might be a monstrous kidnapper.Da-eun lives a happy life with her single father. However, their relationship is about to take an unexpected turn because she becomes suspicious that her father might be a monstrous kidnapper.

  • Director
    • Dong-Suk Kuk
  • Writer
    • Dong-Suk Kuk
  • Stars
    • Son Ye-jin
    • Kim Kap-su
    • Lee Kyu-han
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dong-Suk Kuk
    • Writer
      • Dong-Suk Kuk
    • Stars
      • Son Ye-jin
      • Kim Kap-su
      • Lee Kyu-han
    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Son Ye-jin
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    • Da-eun
    Kim Kap-su
    Kim Kap-su
    • Soon-man
    Lee Kyu-han
    • Jae-kyung
    Choi Eun-seok
    • Detective Kim
    Park Ji-yeon
    Park Ji-yeon
    • Reporter Yeo
    Kim Seung-hun
    Kim Seung-hun
    • Police officer
    Cho Yoo-shin
    • Priest
    • Director
      • Dong-Suk Kuk
    • Writer
      • Dong-Suk Kuk
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    5garryforbescalgary

    Interesting and frustrating

    An interesting premise that fails to live up to its promise. There are plot holes, which I will not comment on, but meant that I did not enjoy the movie as much as I wanted to. I found it interesting that I simply never could decide if the father was or was not the kidnapper and killer. Like others, I felt the last few minutes seemed a little contrived. These didn't ring true to me and that's why I have to give a lower rating. As too often happens with Korean movies, the police are not exactly covered in glory here. I'm not sure how I feel about the final twist either. Was this really necessary?
    7Foutainoflife

    Secrets, Secrets and More Secrets

    Daughter thinks Daddy is a monetarily driven, kidnapping child killer. While this may not be a fresh plot, this was a decent movie. It was filmed well and I felt the acting was a bit shaky but it wasn't so bad that it couldn't be overlooked. My gripes are few. I wish it could've had more suspense or darker tone for the main character. When I watch a "thriller" I want to be on the edge of my seat and this just never met that mark. I thought that it was a bit better than average but it's a movie that I'll most likely forget.
    7gouthamselvakumar

    Mind Bending Thriller

    A Father who loves her girl no matter what and the girl who loves her father in any circumstances and what exactly happened between them is the story. As Dae-won is a fully grown woman she takes care of her father very much.One day when was pushed into trauma because of hearing the infamous serial killer voice i.e her father's voice. The story began to ride faster with lots of twists that we can't even guess. Emotional touch is always a wonder in korean movies and they showcased it exactly right here too.I would give a 6.7 / 10
    9kamalbeeee

    Great emotion thriller...!!

    A girl suspect her father would be a kidnapper amd killer..later she try to find truth about his father and past secrets slowly revealed. Good thriller movie and worth watchable..
    7Misss25

    Will a father be able to prove his innocence or will become guilty ?

    The way this movie gradually unfolds secrets is too satisfying. How a daughter father sweet relationship turns into bitter even worst. Does he able to prove his innocence? Or is he really guilty?

    The story tells about a daughter and father living happily until his daughter becomes suspicious of him. Then why would a daughter be suspicious of his father?

    While she was watching a movie with her friend in theater, a voice was played if anyone could guess the voice holder. The voice holder is the person who kidnapped a little boy and killed him brutally . As soon as she heard the voice becomes suspicious but she becomes more when a friend of her also assumed the voice to be her father's. However,they are familiar with her father weak nature and kind behaviour. So,soon it comes to an end of suspicion. Besides, ,she started keeping eyes as well as taking a help a friend to find more about him. When the police find out about helping other with investigation, they soon become suspicious and catch her father.

    Did really he did that? What will happend if he is found guilty?

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    • Trivia
      Actress Ye-jin SON and actor Kap-soo KIM have acted as a daughter-father pair 7 years ago in the TV show "Alone in Love."
    • Quotes

      Soon-man: It ain't over 'til it's over.

    • Connections
      References RoboCop (1987)

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2013 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Accomplice
    • Filming locations
      • Seoul, South Korea
    • Production company
      • CJ Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,306,865
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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