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Meet the In-Laws
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Meet the In-Laws

2011-03-31 · 118 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Romance

When cartoonist Hyun-joon falls in love with Da-hong, one of his fans, it sets up the archetypal battle between their two families, who are from rival regions. Hyun-joon comes from the politically liberal Honam region while Da-hong comes from the conservative Yeongnam region. When the two declare their intention to marry, they are confronted with a seemingly endless number of barriers that threaten their happiness.

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Directors
Kim Jin-young
Production companies
The Pictures with a View, Lotte Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Song Sae-byukSong Sae-byukJang Hyun-joon
Lee Si-youngLee Si-youngDa-hong
Baek Yoon-sikBaek Yoon-sikYoung-kwang
Kim Soo-miKim Soo-miChoon-ja
Kim Eung-sooKim Eung-sooSe-dong
Park Cheol-minPark Cheol-minDae-sik
Park Hyo-jooPark Hyo-jooJin-kyung
Kim Jung-nanKim Jung-nanYoung-ja
Kim Do-yeonKim Do-yeonYun-sook
Lee Han-wiLee Han-wiDJ
Park Nam-jungPark Nam-jungSelf
Jung Woong-inJung Woong-inBlind date partner
Lee Young-beomLee Young-beomManager
Kil Hae-yeonKil Hae-yeonMaid
Chung Sung-hwaChung Sung-hwaWoon-bong
김미려김미려Night
Yoon Hee-wonYoon Hee-wonSoo-cheol
Yang Han-yeolYang Han-yeolYoung Lee Dae-ho
Bae Seong-hoProfessional Baseball Player

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