Daddy Long Legs (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Daddy Long Legs is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Gong Jung-shik, starring Ha Ji-won as Cha Young-mi, Hyun Bin and Son Min-gyeong. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Gong Jung-shik
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Wellmade Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daddy Long Legs About?
The premise of Daddy Long Legs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman struggling to break into the film industry receives anonymous financial support from a mysterious benefactor. With his help she completes her screenplay, gains acclaim and enjoys a happy, successful life. Years later, she recalls the unknown patron and sets out to discover his true identity.
Daddy Long Legs Cast & Characters
Ha Ji-won leads the cast as Cha Young-mi, with Hyun Bin as Hyung-joon and Son Min-gyeong as writer. Directed by Gong Jung-shik; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gong Jung-shik
- Ha Ji-won as Cha Young-mi
- Hyun Bin as Hyung-joon
- Son Min-gyeong as writer
- Yeon Jeong-hun as Kim Joon-ho
Also Starring in Daddy Long Legs
· 6 more- Kim Jung-nan Lee Ji-hyun
- Shin Yi Kang Jong-jong
- Park Eun-hye Young-woo
- Jeong Jun-ha Lee
- Geum Bo-ra Mi-hyun
- Baek Seung-hyeon
Daddy Long Legs Plot Summary
What happens in Daddy Long Legs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cha Young-mi is a young woman who has lost her parents and struggles to fend for herself. A mysterious stranger begins stepping in, paying her university fees and sending thoughtful gifts, and Young-mi affectionately nicknames this generous donor Daddy-Long-Legs. The kindness feels steady and almost ethereal, as if someone unseen is quietly shaping the course of her life. The benefactor behind the generosity is Hyung-joon, a figure whose presence lingers in her memories even as his identity remains shrouded.
Full summary
The whole story of Daddy Long Legs, scene by scene
Daddy Long Legs Box Office
Daddy Long Legs grossed $2.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.5M
- International
- $2.5M
How Well Do You Know Daddy Long Legs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What affectionate nickname does Young‑mi give to her unseen benefactor?
Daddy Long Legs Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Daddy-Long-Legs” and “키다리 아저씨”.
- Also known as
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- Daddy-Long-Legs
- 키다리 아저씨
- Kidari Ajeossi
- Довгоногий дядечко
- 心動長腿叔叔
- 长腿叔叔
- Длинноногий дядюшка
- Papito Piernas Largas
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Daddy Long Legs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Daddy Long Legs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Daddy Long Legs released?
Daddy Long Legs was released on January 13, 2005.
Who directed Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs was directed by Gong Jung-shik.
Who is in the cast of Daddy Long Legs?
Daddy Long Legs stars Ha Ji-won as Cha Young-mi, Hyun Bin as Hyung-joon and Son Min-gyeong as writer, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Daddy Long Legs make at the box office?
Daddy Long Legs grossed $2.5 million worldwide.
Does Daddy Long Legs have a post-credit scene?
No. Daddy Long Legs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Daddy Long Legs in?
The original language of Daddy Long Legs is Korean.
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