Broker (2022)

7.1R129 minDirector: Hirokazu Koreeda

2022 South Korean film by Hirokazu Kore-eda

Broker (Korean: 브로커; RR: Beurokeo) is a 2022 South Korean drama film written, edited and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, in his Korean-language debut. Starring Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Ji-eun and Lee Joo-young, it follows a family associated with baby boxes, which allow infants to be dropped off anonymously to be cared for by others.

The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on 26 May, where it won the Ecumenical Jury Award and the Best Actor Award for Song Kang-ho. It was theatrically released in South Korea on 8 June by CJ E&M.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Broker about?
Broker (2022) — When a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers a scheme selling foundlings for adoption.
Is Broker based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Broker scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.