Uncle (2021)

Other name: 엉클, Eongkeul

Description:

Uncle follows Joon Hyeok, a down-and-out musician whose life hits rock bottom. Estranged from his older sister, Joon Hee, Joon Hyeok's life takes an unexpected turn when her son appears, battling Obsessive-compulsive disorder after his mother's divorce from an abusive husband. Joon Hyeok reluctantly takes in his struggling nephew, beginning an unexpected journey of care. Meanwhile, Joon Hee, now in an inexpensive apartment after 12 years of marriage, faces the harsh reality of potentially losing custody of her son to her ex-husband and his mother. This poignant drama unfolds against the backdrop of an affluent apartment complex, The Royal State. Here, Hey Ryeong, the highly respected President of The Mothers Committee, commands influence. Committee member Yoo Ra, raised by her warm father Kyeong Il, deeply admires Hey Ryeong. This film explores themes of family, resilience, and societal class differences, adapting a beloved BBC sitcom.

Producer: TV ChosunViki

Director: Ji Yeong Soo [지영수]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Betrayal; Comedy; Drama; Family; Musical; Sitcom