

Ode to My Father
2014, Korean. Directed by JK Youn.
One promise can shape a lifetime.
Duk-soo lost his father and younger sister while taking refuge during the Korean War. He leaves for Germany to work as a miner and enters the Vietnam War. He wishes to find his sister.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- JK YounDirector
- Hwang Jung-minYoon Deok-soo
- Kim Yun-jinYoung-ja
- Oh Dal-suDal-goo
- Jung Jin-youngYoon Jin-gyu
- Jang Young-namDeok-soo's Mother
- Ra Mi-ranDeok-soo's Paternal Aunt
- Uhm Ji-sungYoung Deok-soo
- Kim Seul-giYoon Kkeut-soon
- Kim Min-jaeYun Do-ju
- Tae In-hoYun Gi-ju
- Choe Stella KimYun Mak-sun
- Go YoonHyeon Bong-hak
Details
- Released
- 17 December 2014
- Original title
- 국제시장
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Park Soo-jin
- Box office
- $105M
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Ode to My Father: quick answers
What comes after Ode to My Father?
Next in the series: Ode to My Father 2.
Is Ode to My Father worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ode to My Father?
Ode to My Father runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Ode to My Father have a post-credits scene?
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Ode to My Father parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ode to My Father on?
Ode to My Father isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 December 2014. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ode to My Father?
If you liked Ode to My Father, try The Con Artists, Battle of Jangsari, Three Wishes.
Who directed Ode to My Father?
Ode to My Father (2014) was directed by JK Youn and stars Hwang Jung-min, Kim Yun-jin, Oh Dal-su.