Inseparable Bros is a 2019 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Yook Sang-hyo, starring Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo and Esom.[2]

Inseparable Bros
Theatrical release poster
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
나의 特別兄弟
Revised RomanizationNaui Teukbyeolhan Hyeongje
McCune–ReischauerNaŭi T'ŭkpyŏrhan Hyŏngje
Directed byYook Sang-hyo
Screenplay byYook Sang-hyo
Produced byShim Jae-myung
Ha Jung-wan
Moon Yong-chan
StarringShin Ha-kyun
Lee Kwang-soo
Esom
CinematographySung Seung-taek
Edited byKim Sang-bum
Music byLee Ji-soo
Production
companies
Myung Films
Joy Rabbit
Distributed byNext Entertainment World
Release date
  • May 1, 2019 (2019-05-01)
Running time
114 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$9.4 million[1]

Plot

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Kang Se-ha (Shin Ha-kyun) and Park Dong-gu (Lee Kwang-soo) are not blood-related brothers, but they have been like brothers for the past 20 years. Se-ha is smart, but he has a physical disability. Dong-gu is not very smart, but he is in excellent physical condition. Mi-hyun (Esom) is the only person who treats them without prejudice, and she helps them get out into the world. One day, Dong-gu's mother suddenly visits him and acts as his guardian.

Cast

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Supporting

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Production

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Principal photography began on May 23, 2018, and wrapped on August 17, 2018.[3][4]

Release

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The film premiered in South Korean cinemas on May 1, 2019, and ranked second in the local box office behind Avengers: Endgame.[5]

Awards and nominations

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Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
28th Buil Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Esom Nominated [6]
39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Best Actor Shin Ha-kyun Won [7]
Best Screenplay Yook Sang-hyo Won
40th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Lee Kwang-soo Nominated [8]
Popular Star Award Won
56th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Supporting Actor - Film Won [9]
40th Golden Cinema Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Won [10]

References

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  1. ^ "Inseparable Bros (2019)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  2. ^ "나의 특별한 형제". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  3. ^ "'나의 특급 형제' 신하균X이광수, 특급 형제가 온다…23일 크랭크인". Sport Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  4. ^ "신하균X이광수X이솜 '나의 특급 형제' 크랭크업…후반 작업 중". Sports Dong-a (in Korean). 23 August 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  5. ^ "'나의 특별한 형제', 한국영화 박스오피스 1위". 10 Asia (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "'부일영화상' 홍상수vs봉준호 감독상 노미네이트..후보 공개". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  7. ^ "봉준호 감독 '기생충', 3관왕 영예…신하균·김향기, 男女주연상 수상 쾌거 [2019 영평상](종합)". MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  8. ^ "'기생충' 청룡영화상 작품상 등 5관왕…정우성·조여정 주연상". Yonhap News (in Korean). 21 November 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  9. ^ "2020 Baeksang Arts Awards Honor The Best Korean Dramas And Films". Forbes. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  10. ^ "제40회 황금촬영상, 11일 성료..최우수작품상 '기생충'→남녀주연상 '블랙머니' 조진웅-이하늬". Herald Pop (in Korean). 17 March 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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