Yunjin Kim’s ("Lost") latest movie, "Ode to My Father," hit the 10 million ticket-sale mark. The film, a modern historical film taking place from the end of the Korean War to the 1980s, is the 14th Korean film to achieve the 10 million milestone. The film touches the hearts of older generations who have undergone the hardships of rebuilding South Korea to what it is today. "Ode to My Father" pays homage to companies such as Hyundai, fashion designer Andre Kim, multiple-title wrestling winner Lee Man Ki and singers of the time.
The Korean title literally means International Market, a real-life market in Busan which has now become one of the must-see tourist sites. The film is showing at Pearlridge Consolidated Theatres.
This week’s synopses
"Modern Farmer"
Episodes 15 and 16
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Yun-hui has an unexpected visitor. After Min-ho’s father comes to see Yun-hui, she pretends that everything’s fine, but no one is buying it. And she doesn’t want to tell Min-ho about his father. Yun-hui comes up with a moneymaking idea for the village. They want to provide city people with a unique country experience through village tours. Min-ki can’t stop worrying about Yun-hui, but she tells him that she doesn’t want his pity. Ki-jun gets his revenge on Mrs. Kim when he finds her stuck inside a storage room with Mr. Han.
Sunday, 7:45 p.m.: Min-ki is still in a foul mood because of Yun-hui. The first village tour guests arrive. Yun-hui tries her best but things keep going wrong. The guests leave angry and dissatisfied before the tour is even over. After Min-ho overhears a conversation about his dad between Yun-hui and Hyeok, he takes the recital tickets he found to find his father. Yun-hui figures out where he is and goes to Seoul to find him. There she has no choice but to tell Hyeon-seok that Min-ho is his son.
"Punch"
Episodes 3 and 4
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-hwan falls into coma during surgery. Tae-joon thinks Jung-hwan might not wake up and orders Jo Kang-jae to prepare for his funeral. But Ha-kyong believes Jung-hwan will wake up, and tries to recruit help in investigating the Sejin Auto case.Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jo Kang-jae transfers Yeon-jin, Jung-hwan’s junior prosecutor, to the country. Yeon-jin makes a deal with Ji-soon, the minister of Justice, to trap Tae-joon. Jung-hwan comes out of his coma and finds out Tae-joon sent Ha-kyong to jail.
"Pinocchio"
Episodes 13 and 14
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ha-myung (Dal-po) learns Cha-ok didn’t verify the death certificate before airing her report. He believes he finally found the case to destroy Cha-ok’s career and get revenge for his father and brother. Bum-jo decides to confess his feelings to In-ha when he learns Ha-myung and In-ha broke up.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: The conflict between Bum-jo and Ha-myung escalates over the story on Bum-jo’s mother’s department store. Bum-jo’s mom feels guilty and decides to fully cooperate with the investigation. But In-ha is suspicious of Bum-jo’s mother’s real intent.
"Birth of a Beauty"
Episodes 15 and 16
Friday, 7:45 p.m.:Tae-hee wants to rush the wedding to put Sara’s mind at ease. But Kang-joon tells Sara she can’t marry Tae-hee since she’s still legally married to him. Sara’s fear grows bigger about her uncertain future.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Sara nurses Tae-hee back to health. Min-hyeok tells the reporter he’ll personally catch Tae-hee’s attacker to evade suspicions that he was behind the attack. Sara finds out Tae-hee was attacked because of her.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
