'Broker' Is A Film That Tells The Story Of A Baby Box, Made For People Who Can No Longer Support Their Babies To Deliver One Anonymously.
The cast of "Broker" some time ago did a live broadcast to promote their latest film. In the broadcast, there were Song Kang Ho, Kang Dong Won, IU, Lee Joo Young and director Hirokazu Koreeda.
This broadcast also went viral because fans caught the moment showing director Hirokazu Koreeda's affection for IU. In a post on an online community, a netizen wrote, "Japanese uncles who like IU."
In the post, IU is seen winking while doing heart movements with her hands. At the same time, director Hirokazu Koreeda shyly showed his affection for IU by imitating the actress even though it was a bit awkward.
Director Hirokazu Koreeda also briefly revealed his reasons for choosing IU as one of the main players. "I fell in love with the Hallyu wave drama while staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said the director.
"I became a big fan of IU after watching 'My Mister'. In the second half of 'My Mister', I kept crying watching IU's scene. I thought no one could play this character other than her," added the director.
"Broker" is the first Korean film made by Japanese director Koreeda Hirokazu. The director is already very popular in the film industry as he won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival with "Shoplifters".
"Broker" tells the story of baby boxes, made for people who can no longer afford to support their babies to give them anonymously. The film has already been announced to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
In this film, Song Kang Ho and Kang Dong Won act as "middlemen" partners who declare themselves with good intentions. Meanwhile, IU plays So Young, a new mother who ends up joining the brokers' journey. Bae Doona and Lee Joo Young become detectives who chase brokers. (wk/charity)
