A perfect marriage, a shattering secret, and a fall from grace that unravels everything — Ha Ji Won’s new film “Portrait of a Family” is shaping up to be one of her most intense performances in years, and the first character details prove it.
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What Is “Portrait Of A Family” About?
The film is a sweeping family chronicle following top star couple Jung Gu (Ryu Seung Ryong) and Nam Mi (Ha Ji Won). Their marriage collapses after the sudden appearance of Jung Gu’s daughter, Dong Ju (Kim Si Ah). The story then jumps forward eight years, following the couple’s desperate search for the truth to save Dong Ju after she becomes caught up in a shocking incident.

Possible Love: Meet Nam Mi
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Played By | Ha Ji Won |
| Before | A celebrated top star with a picture-perfect life |
| The Turning Point | Her husband’s daughter suddenly enters their lives |
| After | Marriage collapses, reputation tarnished, career in freefall |
| Emotional Arc | From self-focused stardom to desperate survival |
A Career-Defining Transformation
Ha Ji Won is drawing early praise for capturing Nam Mi’s dramatic before-and-after — a once-untouchable star who becomes someone clawing for any opportunity just to stay afloat in the industry. Beyond the external fall, the role also demands a difficult internal journey: reckoning with the existence of Dong Ju, the daughter of the husband she once trusted completely, while sliding deeper into psychological unraveling as her family disintegrates.
When Can You Watch It?
“Portrait of a Family” hits theaters on September 2, giving fans a few more weeks to anticipate what could be one of the year’s most gripping family dramas.
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FAQs
Q1. When does “Portrait of a Family” release?
The film hits theaters on September 2.
Q2. What role does Ha Ji Won play?
She plays Nam Mi, a former top star whose life unravels after her husband’s daughter unexpectedly appears.





