''I Am a Dad'' (), also known as ''I Am Father'', is a 2011 South Korean

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co-directed by Jeon Man-bae and Lee Se-yeong, and written by Yoon Hyeon-ho. It stars

Kim Seung-woo Kim Seung-woo (, c. February 24, 1969) is a South Korean actor and talk show host. Filmography Film *'' Chasing'' (2016) *''Horny Family'' (2013) *'' I Am a Dad'' (2011) *'' 71: Into the Fire'' (2010) *'' Iris: The Movie'' (2010) *''Curling ...

as a corrupt cop who

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innocent people. But when his daughter (

Kim Sae-ron Kim Sae-ron (; July 31, 2000 – February 16, 2025) was a South Korean actress. Kim began her career in 2001 as a child model and transitioned to acting in 2009 with the film '' A Brand New Life'' (2009). She gained recognition through '' The ...

) gets injured because of his work and needs a

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, he discovers that the heart would come from the wife of a magician (

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) he framed for murder.

Plot

Han Jong-sik (

) is a corrupt detective who frames innocent people to further his career. One of his victims takes his revenge on Jong-sik by killing his wife and injuring his daughter, Min-ji (

), who is now in need of a heart transplant. To help his sick daughter, he starts working for a mob boss who deals in

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. Na Sang-man (

), a magician and one of the people he falsely accused of murder, discovers that his daughter is dead and his wife is in a

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because of a suicide attempt. Now, the only thing on his mind is vengeance. He is released after two years behind bars when the officials find out by accident that he is innocent. He tracks down Detective Kim (

Im Ha-ryong Im Ha-ryong (born Im Han-yong on October 31, 1952) is a South Korean actor and comedian. During the 1980s and 1990s, Im was one of Korea's foremost comedians (called "gag men") alongside Shim Hyung-rae and Kim Hyung-gon. As his brand of comedy ...

), Jong-sik's colleague, to re-open the murder case. Meanwhile, Soo-kyung (

Choi Jung-yoon Choi Jung-yoon (; born 9 May 1977) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in television dramas, with leading roles in ''Romance Hunter'' (2007), '' Manny'' (2011), ''Ojakgyo Family'' (2011), '' Angel's Choice'' (2012), and '' ...

), the organ transplant coordinator, locates a heart for Min-ji, but Jong-sik finds out that the heart is from Sang-man's wife. Realizing that Sang-man would not allow the transplant, he finds a way to get rid of him. Sang-man discovers his plans and kidnaps his daughter.

Cast

as Han Jong-sik *

as Na Sang-man *

as Han Min-ji *

as Detective Kim *

as Soo-kyung *Cheon Seong-hun as Gi-bok *

Oh Yoon-hong Oh Yoon-hong (; born 9 August 1971) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in dramas such as '' Who Are You: School 2015'', ''Solomon's Perjury'' and ''The Scholar Who Walks the Night ''The Scholar Who Walks the ...

as Ji-young *

Roh Jeong-eui Roh Jeong-eui (; born July 31, 2001) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in the film '' Phantom Detective'' (2016), '' 18 Again'' (2020), '' Our Beloved Summer'' (2021–2022) and ''Hierarchy'' (2024). Early life and educatio ...

as Na Ye-seul *Jo Deok-hyeon as Owner Hwang *Choi Hong-il as Chief detective *Park Choong-seon as Owner Jo *Geum Dong-hyun as gang boss at the funeral hall *

Lee Won-jong Lee Won-jong (; born January 1, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Variety shows Theater *''Blind'' (2010) *''The Masked Hut Murder Case'' (2022) - Nobuhiko Awards *2002 SBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting ...

as organ trafficking doctor ( cameo) *Kim Ki-yeon as Jong-sik's wife

References

External links

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