Mr. Park (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1960, Mr. Park is a drama and romance film directed by Kang Dae-jin, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Park raises his children by repairing charcoal pits. Although ignorant and stubborn, Mr. Park has a good heart. He is displeased, however, with his eldest daughter, Yong-sun (Jo Mi-ryeong), because of her close relationship with Jae-cheon (Hwang hae), who is a scamp in his eyes. He is also unsatisfied with his second daughter, Myeong-sun (Eom Aeng-ran), for liking Ju-sik (Bang Su-il). Only his eldest son, Yong-beom (Kim Jin-gyu), is the apple of his eye, as he approves of his son's wife, Jeom-rye (Kim Hye-jeong). When Yong-beom is sent to a foreign branch office, Mr. Park is against it at first but approves of it, as he knows what it means for his son's future. Eventually, too, he begins to approve of his two daughters' relationships.
Who’s in it. Mr. Park stars Kim Seung-ho as Mr. Park, Hwang Jung-seun as Jang (Madam Seo-Bang Park), Kim Jin-kyu as Yongbeom (eldest son) and Mi-ryeong Jo as Yong-soon (eldest daughter), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Mr. Park has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Park page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Park tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Park (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Park change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Park worth watching?
- Mr. Park holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Park?
- Mr. Park stars Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jung-seun, Kim Jin-kyu, Mi-ryeong Jo and Um Aing-ran.
- When was Mr. Park released?
- Mr. Park was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.