Three of Korea’s most respected character actors are teaming up to play a family that fears absolutely nothing. “Portrait of a Family” is shaping up to be one of this fall’s most talked-about releases.
Portrait of a Family: Film Overview
Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won, and Kim Si-a lead this desperate family saga, joined by veteran actors Kim Hae-sook, Kim Sun-young, and Kim Young-min, who play a unique family that fears nothing when it comes to protecting Dong-ju.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Korean Title | 비광 (Bigwang) |
| Director | Lee Ji-won |
| Lead Cast | Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won, Kim Si-a |
| Supporting Cast | Kim Hae-sook, Kim Sun-young, Kim Young-min |
| Release Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Genre | Family drama/thriller |
Portrait of a Family: The Story
Baseball player Jung-gu and movie star Nam-mi are a celebrity couple blissfully happy in their careers and marriage, until a girl named Dong-ju shows up and instantly destroys their lives — seven years later, when Dong-ju gets involved in the death of a middle-school girl, the couple decides to fight a battle they have no chance of winning.
Meet The Family Standing Behind Them
Kim Hae-sook plays Jung-goo’s mother, Kim Sun-young plays his older sister, and Kim Young-min plays his brother-in-law</cite> — a trio whose fierce loyalty becomes central to the story’s emotional weight. Yoo Jae-myung also joins as Kwak Chang-gi, the head of a large corporation connected to Jung-gu’s past baseball career.
Why This Cast Matters
This isn’t the first time these veteran names have carried a project. Kim Sun-young previously won Best Supporting Actress at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in “Crash Landing on You,” while Kim Hae-sook remains one of Korean cinema’s most decorated character actresses. Their pairing here adds serious dramatic heft to a story already built around raw, high-stakes family loyalty — a theme that runs deep through Korean cinema as a whole.
The film was originally set to begin shooting back in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making this long-awaited release even sweeter for fans who’ve followed its journey.
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