The film explores "found families," the ethics of adoption, and the social stigmas surrounding single mothers.
as Ha Sang-hyeon (won Best Actor at Cannes for this role). Gang Dong-won as Dong-soo. Lee Ji-eun (IU) as Moon So-young. Bae Doona as Detective Soo-jin. subtitle Broker.2022.x265.WEB-DL
Released in 2022, Broker follows a group of individuals involved in the illegal black market for infants. The story begins with a young mother, (played by Lee Ji-eun, also known as IU), leaving her baby in a "baby box" at a church. Two brokers, Ha Sang-hyeon (Song Kang-ho) and Dong-soo (Gang Dong-won), intercept the child to sell to a family. When the mother unexpectedly returns, she joins them on a road trip across Korea to find the right parents for her child, while two detectives (Bae Doona and Lee Joo-young) follow their trail. Key Details The film explores "found families," the ethics of
It received a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes and was praised for its gentle, humanistic approach to sensitive subject matter. Subtitle and Technical Information Lee Ji-eun (IU) as Moon So-young