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Father Fights System After Daughter's Bullying Ordeal
11 Oct
Summary
- A father takes on the school system after his daughter is bullied.
- The film explores family bonds tested by legal battles and secrets.
- Director Lee Hanju questions what it means to be a 'good person'.
A mild-mannered father initiates a legal battle after his young daughter becomes a victim of school bullying. The drama, titled "The Family Table," centers on Gyu-seong and his wife Seon-gyeong as they navigate the institutional response to their daughter Ji-woo's distressing experience. The school's handling of the situation leads Gyu-seong to pursue legal action, a decision that begins to erode the family's finances and relationships under public scrutiny.
As the legal proceedings continue, unexpected secrets about another student, Chan-yeong, surface, altering the case's trajectory. This revelation causes Gyu-seong to question his motives, wondering if his fight is truly for his daughter or a manifestation of long-held personal grievances. Director Lee Hanju conceived the film from the everyday injustices people endure and posed questions about the true meaning of being a 'good person' and the consequences of speaking up.
The filmmaking team is actively seeking international co-production partners and aims to commence production in the latter half of 2027, with potential for the story to be adapted to different cultural contexts. Producer Kang Jeongwon highlights the film's central paradox: a fight for family protection potentially dismantling family life itself, and questions the high cost of doing what is right. This blend of family drama and mystery compels audiences to reconsider character motivations.
