Synopsis

Sang-hyun runs a laundry shop but is constantly saddled with debt. Dong-soo, who grew up in an orphanage, works in a baby box facility. One night, they secretly carry off an infant who was left at the baby box. But on the following day, the mother, So-young, unexpectedly returns for her son. Realizing that her baby has been taken, she is about to call the police when the two men tell her everything. So-young ends up joining Sang-hyun and Dong-soo on a journey to find new parents for her son. Meanwhile, the police detective Su-jin and her younger colleague Detective Lee are witnessing all of this as it unfolds. They silently tail the group, hoping to secure conclusive evidence to wrap up their investigation. Brought together by chance through a baby box, the five individuals embark on an unusual and unexpected journey.

Around the World in 14 Films 2022

Credits

+++ Berlin Premiere +++

OT: Broker
Director: Hirokazu Koreeda
Screenplay: Hirokazu Koreeda
Country: South Korea 2022
Production: Zip Cinema Eugene Lee
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Doona Bae, Lee Joo-Young, Gang Dong-won
Length: 129 min.
Language: Korean OV / English subtitles
Distribution Germany: Plaion Pictures
Festivals: Cannes, Jerusalem, Telluride, Toronto, San Sebastián, Busan, Vancouver, Rio de Janeiro etc.
Awards: Cannes Best Actor and Ecumenical Jury, Munich ARRI OSRAM Award