My Brother (2004 South Korean Film)

My Brother (Korean: 우리형; RR: Uri hyeong) is a South Korean drama film released in 2004. Directed and written by Ahn Kwon-Tae, the film explores the complex relationship between two brothers who attend the same school and find themselves in conflict over family dynamics and romantic interests.

Poster for the film My Brother — Promotional poster for the 2004 film My Brother.

Plot

The story focuses on two brothers born within a year of each other. Jong-hyun (played by Won Bin) is characterized by his rebellious nature and aptitude for fighting, while his older brother, Seong-hyun (played by Shin Ha-Kyun), is portrayed as a studious and kind-hearted individual. Despite being in the same school and class, the brothers maintain a strained relationship, exacerbated by their mother's perceived favoritism toward Seong-hyun. The tension between them intensifies when they both fall in love with the same girl, Mi-Ryeong.

Cast

The film features a prominent ensemble cast of South Korean actors:

Won Bin as Jong-hyun
Shin Ha-Kyun as Seong-hyun
Kim Hae-Sook as Mother
Lee Bo-Young as Mi-Ryeong
Kim Jung-Tae as Eok-Soo

Actor Shin Ha-Kyun — Shin Ha-Kyun portrays the older brother, Seong-hyun.

Actor Won Bin — Won Bin portrays the younger brother, Jong-hyun.

Actress Kim Hae-Sook — Kim Hae-Sook plays the mother of the two brothers.

Actress Lee Bo-Young — Lee Bo-Young portrays Mi-Ryeong.

Actor Kim Jong-Man — Kim Jong-Man appears in the film.

Actor Kim Jung-Tae — Kim Jung-Tae portrays Eok-Soo.

Production

My Brother was released on October 8, 2004, in South Korea. The film has a runtime of 112 minutes and was produced in the Korean language.