Ma-i li-teul hi-eo-ro

"Sometimes, the most valuable mentor has the worst first impression."

Jan 9 2013 PG-13 2h 15m
Drama, Music

A musical director who craves advancement participates in a musical which picks the role of a king in a survival method as a mentor. There he meets a multicultural child who becomes partners with him and experiences his first intentions and inspiration.

Plot

Children's musical theater director Il-han is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to audition for the $10 million Broadway-bound blockbuster musical "The Great King Jung-jo". Also auditioning is Young-gwang, a half-Korean and half-Filipino child, who is gifted with a spectacular voice, honed without any specialized training. Young-gwang nonetheless believes that he will win the coveted role. Incredibly, he earns a spot in the final round of audition. Il-han works hard to create a masterpiece and together with Young-gwang, they form a dazzling duo. Their impressive teamwork takes them to the finals, but in a crucial moment Il-han accepts a proposal he cannot afford to refuse. Il-han swaps the the dark-skinned Young-gwang for a failed semi-finalist Choi in order to ensure himself the music director role. Young-gwang flies back to the Philippines bitterly disappointed. However, soon regretting his decision, Il-han travels to the Philipines to find back his teammate.

Written by

Ho-gyung Ahn

Directed by

Kim Sung-hoon

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Good Choice Cut Pictures, CJ Entertainment

Languages

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
207
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA