Ode to My Father
One promise can shape a lifetime.
Directed by JK Youn
Produced by CJ Entertainment, JK Film
A multigenerational family drama tracing one man's lifelong quest to honor his father's memory and reunite with his lost sister across decades of war and hardship.
Duk-soo lost his father and younger sister while taking refuge during the Korean War. He leaves for Germany to work as a miner and enters the Vietnam War. He wishes to find his sister.
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Questions people ask
Is Ode to My Father sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Ode to My Father end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Ode to My Father easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Ode to My Father scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Ode to My Father violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Ode to My Father
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ode to My Father
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ode to My Father, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ode to My Father, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ode to My Father, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
