Seol Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae, and Soo Hyun star in the upcoming film 'A Normal Family,' whose teaser poster and trailer have just been released.
'A Normal Family' is a suspenseful drama that follows four individuals, each living by their own beliefs, whose lives are turned upside down after witnessing a crime involving their children on CCTV.
The released teaser poster showcases the film's impressive accolades, including 19 invitations and awards from prestigious film festivals worldwide. The poster features the four main characters—Jae-wan (Seol Kyung-gu), Jae-gyu (Jang Dong-gun), Yeon-kyung (Kim Hee-ae), and Ji-soo (Soo Hyun)—sitting around a table with solemn expressions, hinting at the gravity of the situation. The title 'A Normal Family' above them raises curiosity about what has happened to this seemingly perfect family. Additionally, international reviews such as a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "A thought-provoking catastrophic ending! An unpredictable thriller" (Variety), and "Incredible performances filling the runtime" (The Varsity) heighten anticipation.
The trailer, also released, begins by highlighting the film's numerous festival invitations and awards. It then delves into the emotional turmoil of the four characters as they grapple with the revelation of their children's crime. Jae-wan, a cold-hearted lawyer, clings to reason; Jae-gyu, a kind and righteous pediatrician, holds onto his beliefs; Yeon-kyung, who prioritizes her family above all, strives to protect them; and Ji-soo watches the truth unfold from a distance. The trailer teases the audience with glimpses of the characters' anger, suspicion, sorrow, and shock, making viewers eager to see how their lives unravel.
Interspersed throughout the trailer are glowing reviews from international critics and film festivals, such as "A deeply resonant, powerful, and stirring masterpiece" (NME), "Flawlessly perfect" (Movie Moves Me), "A masterpiece by director Hur Jin-ho" (Dominion Cinemas), and "Director Hur Jin-ho's solid direction and the perfect harmony of outstanding actors" (48th Toronto International Film Festival).
'A Normal Family' is set to be released in theaters this October.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr