Set Me Free (2014): Cast & Plot
Set Me Free is a 2014 drama directed by Kim Tae-yong, starring Choi Woo-shik as Yeong-jae, Kang Shin-chul and Park Keun-rok. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Kim Tae-yong
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Filament Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Set Me Free About?
The premise of Set Me Free without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seventeen-year-old Yeong-jae, having prayed for the punishment of those who harmed him, is placed in the group home Isaac's House. Now old enough to leave, he hesitates to return to his father's home, finding himself unwilling to face the irresponsibility he experienced there. He seeks a path forward, grappling with his past and uncertain about his future.
Set Me Free Cast & Characters
Choi Woo-shik leads the cast as Yeong-jae, with Kang Shin-chul as Director and Park Keun-rok as Curate. Directed by Kim Tae-yong; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Tae-yong
- Choi Woo-shik as Yeong-jae
- Kang Shin-chul as Director
- Park Keun-rok as Curate
- Shin Jae-ha as Beom-tae
Also Starring in Set Me Free
· 13 more- Jang Yoo-sang Min-jae
- Kim Jae-hwa Yeong-jae's Mother
- Park Myung-shin Yoon-mi's Mother
- Yang Ik-june Beom-tae's Father
- Park Joo-hee Yoon-mi
- Kim Su-hyun Yeong-jae's Father
- Lee Min-ah Chang-won's Mother-in-law
- Bang Eun-jeong Choir Member
- Yun Seung-hun Homeroom Teacher
- Lee Jae-joon Preacher
- Lim Ji-ho Choir
- Cha Young-nam Jun-soo
- Seo Gil-ja Yeong-jae's Aunt
More from Kim Tae-yong
More films directed by Kim Tae-yong: Kokdu: A Story of Guardian Angels, Misbehavior, Romance in Seoul and One Night Only.
Set Me Free Plot Summary
What happens in Set Me Free from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Isaac’s Home, a group home where a fragile father once entrusted him, Yeong-jae grows up under a roof of contradictions. Now sixteen and told he is too old to stay, he crafts a plan to prolong his stay by pretending to seek a priestly path and a Catholic boarding school. In truth, he has learned to rely on himself, not believing in God, and he even secretly steals donated goods to resell them. To project outward faith, he participates in masses and rituals, all while flattering the facility director Kang Shin-chul and the curate Park Keun-rok.
Full summary
The whole story of Set Me Free, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Set Me Free?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the group home where Yeong-jae lives?
Cars in Set Me Free
7 cars on screen, including the 2008 Ford Escape and the 2002 Hyundai Elantra.
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2008 Ford Escape Important role -
2002 Hyundai Elantra Important role -
2003 Honda Civic Minor role -
1996 Ford Taurus Background role
Set Me Free Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Geo-in” and “거인”.
- Also known as
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- Geo-in
- 거인
- 巨人
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Set Me Free FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Set Me Free, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Set Me Free?
Set Me Free runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Set Me Free released?
Set Me Free was released on November 13, 2014.
Who directed Set Me Free?
Set Me Free was directed by Kim Tae-yong.
More films by Kim Tae-yong Who is in the cast of Set Me Free?
Set Me Free stars Choi Woo-shik as Yeong-jae, Kang Shin-chul as Director and Park Keun-rok as Curate, among 17 credited actors.
Does Set Me Free have a post-credit scene?
No. Set Me Free has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Set Me Free in?
The original language of Set Me Free is Korean.
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