Don't Tell Papa (2004 Film)

Don't Tell Papa (Korean: 돈텔파파) is a 2004 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Lee Sang-Hoon. The film explores the challenges of single parenthood through the story of a young man who unexpectedly becomes a father while still in high school.

Poster for the film Don't Tell Papa — Promotional poster for the 2004 film Don't Tell Papa.

Plot

The narrative follows Kim Chul-Soo (Jung Woong-In), a high school student who has a one-night stand with a classmate named Lee Ae-Ran (Chae Min-Seo). Approximately one year later, Chul-Soo discovers he has a son when the infant is left at his school. Following the discovery, Ae-Ran departs for the United States to pursue her studies, leaving Chul-Soo to raise their son, Cho-Won, alone. Expelled from school due to his situation, Chul-Soo finds employment as a nightclub DJ to support his child.

Seven years later, Cho-Won (Yoo Seung-Ho) is an elementary school student. Ae-Ran returns to South Korea and attempts to reconnect with her son from a distance. Fearing that he might lose custody, Chul-Soo attempts to relocate, but he soon finds himself entangled in a series of complications.

Actor Jung Woong-In — Jung Woong-In, who portrays Kim Chul-Soo.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Jung Woong-In as Kim Chul-Soo
Yoo Seung-Ho as Kim Cho-Won
Chae Min-Seo as Lee Ae-Ran

Actor Yoo Seung-Ho — Yoo Seung-Ho, who portrays Kim Cho-Won.

Actress Chae Min-Seo — Chae Min-Seo, who portrays Lee Ae-Ran.

Additional cast members include Lee Eung-Kyung, Lim Ho, Hong So-Hee, Jo Hyeong-Ki, Yoo Jung-Hyun, Kim Yang-Woo, Lee Young-Ja, Lee Jong-Soo, Jung Bo-Suk, and Kim Jin-Ho.

Production

The film was directed by Lee Sang-Hoon and written by Jang Sa-Hyun. It was produced by Kim Jin-Young and distributed by CJ Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 102 minutes and was released in South Korea on September 3, 2004.