Hello Brother (2005 Film)

Hello Brother (Korean: 안녕, 형아; RR: Annyeong, Hyeonga) is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Lim Tai-Hyung. The film explores the emotional impact of a serious medical diagnosis on a family, specifically focusing on the perspective of a young child.

Promotional poster for the film Hello Brother

Plot and Background

The film is based on a true story concerning a nine-year-old boy who is diagnosed with cancer. The narrative centers on the relationship between the young protagonist, Jang Han-Yi, and his family as they navigate the challenges of his illness.

Production

Hello Brother was written by Kim Eun-Jung and produced by Shim Bo-Kyoung. It was released in South Korea on May 27, 2005, with a total runtime of 95 minutes.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Park Ji-Bin as Jang Han-Yi
Choi Woo-Hyuk as Wook-Yi
Bae Chong-Ok as Mum
Park Won-Sang as Dad
Son Young-Soon as Wook-Yi's grandmother
Choi Jin-Ho as Dr. Na Young-Soo
Oh Ji-Hye
Yi-da Jeon
Jeon Hye-Jin
Ahn Sang-Tae
Seo Da-Han
Lee Seung-Hoon
Seo Beom-Sik
Park Geun-Soo
So Do-Bi
Yoo Tae-Woong
Eom Ok-Ran