In the Name of the Son(2021)
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In the Name of the Son Synopsis
Chae-geun is a driver for hire with manic depression. He often talks to his son who is studying in the States and tells him he would keep his promise. He does a favor by acting as a temporary fiancé of a single woman named Jin-hee, who works as a waitress at a restaurant he frequents. Her father, who was a victim of the Gwangju Uprising in 1980, shows him a gun he stashed away 39 years ago and asks Chae-geun to help him exact revenge on those who were responsible for the May 18 incident.
In the Name of the Son (2021) is a thriller and drama film directed by Lee Jung-gook, released on May 12, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ahn Sung-ki, Yun Yoo-sun, Park Keun-hyong and Lee Se-eun. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Jung-gook
- Writers:
- Lee Jung-gook
- Status:
- Released
In the Name of the Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ahn Sung-ki
as Oh Chae-geun
Yun Yoo-sun
as Jin-hee
Park Keun-hyong
as Park Gi-joon
Lee Se-eun
as Se-mi
Kim Hee-chan
as Min-woo
- Choe Yoon-seul
Choe Yoon-seul
as Yoon Sa-Jang
Lee Seung-ho
as Seong-ho
Choi Dong-gu
as Il Jin-deul
Key crew
Directed by Lee Jung-gook, written by Lee Jung-gook.
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In the Name of the Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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In the Name of the Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Name of the Son online?
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In the Name of the Son (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in In the Name of the Son?
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The main cast of In the Name of the Son (2021) includes Ahn Sung-ki, Yun Yoo-sun, Park Keun-hyong, Lee Se-eun and Kim Hee-chan. The film was directed by Lee Jung-gook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Name of the Son released?
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In the Name of the Son was released on May 12, 2021 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is In the Name of the Son worth watching?
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In the Name of the Son (2021) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.