# Ode to My Father (2014)

> A Korean family patriarch carries a childhood promise across war, migration, dangerous labor, and decades of sacrifice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/194848

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: JK Youn
- Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Yunjin Kim, Oh Dal-su, Jung Jin-young, Jang Young-nam, Ra Mi-ran, Uhm Ji-sung, Kim Seul-gi
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3812366/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: nostalgic, earnest, melancholic, family movie night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through love and sacrifice during a time of war.

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