The Uncle (2019): Cast
The Uncle is a 2019 drama thriller directed by Kim Hyoung Jin, starring Kang Shin-hyo as Uncle, Ko Kyu-phil and Kang Shin-chul. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Kim Hyoung Jin
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Jin Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Uncle About?
The premise of The Uncle without spoilers.
Ipse, a young woman of nineteen, is trapped by severe psychological trauma, rendering her unable to leave her bed. Isolated and with no knowledge of her family’s past, she relies entirely on the kindness of her neighbors. However, she finds herself increasingly suffocated by their attention and the subtle abuse she endures. Her monotonous existence is disrupted when a mysterious stranger arrives at her home, offering an unexpected glimpse of a different life.
The Uncle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- childhood
- trauma
- psychotherapy
- incestuous overtones
- watching porn on tv
- thrown onto a bed
- smashing a guitar
- female bare back
- female star appears nude
- woman's head on a man's lap
- falling out of bed
- venus flytrap
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- sexual awakening
- falling over backwards in a chair
- convicted criminal
- younger version of character
- bathtub scene
- camera shot of a woman's legs
- uncle and niece share a bed
- submerged in a bath
- scene before opening credits
- cruelty
- sexual curiosity
- camera shot of a woman's bare feet
- woman wears a hospital gown
- caregiver
- male boss female employee sex
- woman strapped to a chair
- sniffing someone
- woman with a ponytail
- using a match for light
- bedridden
- woman crawls on the floor
- woman in a bathtub
- cassette tape player
- teenage girl as protagonist
- mysterious illness
- mute character
- overheard sex
- climbing out a window
- man knocks a woman to the floor
- listening at a door
- man bathes a woman
- abusive uncle
- internal monologue
- sexual abuse
- boarding up a window
- incestuous desire
- stomping on someone's head
- reference to aristotle
The Uncle Cast & Characters
Kang Shin-hyo leads the cast as Uncle, with Ko Kyu-phil as Section Chief Kim and Kang Shin-chul as Jo Kang-sik. Directed by Kim Hyoung Jin; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Hyoung Jin
- Kang Shin-hyo as Uncle
- Ko Kyu-phil as Section Chief Kim
- Kang Shin-chul as Jo Kang-sik
- Chung Ye-jin as Ip-sae / Ip-sae's mother
The Uncle Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Samchon” and “عمو”.
- Also known as
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- Samchon
- عمو
- 삼촌
- 叔叔
- 那個叫做叔叔的陌生人
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The Uncle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Uncle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Uncle?
The Uncle runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Uncle released?
The Uncle was released on November 28, 2019.
Who directed The Uncle?
The Uncle was directed by Kim Hyoung Jin.
Who is in the cast of The Uncle?
The Uncle stars Kang Shin-hyo as Uncle, Ko Kyu-phil as Section Chief Kim and Kang Shin-chul as Jo Kang-sik, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Uncle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Uncle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Uncle in?
The original language of The Uncle is Korean.
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