posted on by Wonhee Cho
Series follows family whose dynamics shift after mother is no longer able to cook
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Director Joon-ik Lee’s short-form live-action series My Father’s Table, based on the Father’s Home Meal webtoon by Gorita, will receive a theatrical release in South Korea on September 9.
Originally produced as a vertical-format short-form drama with episodes running approximately two minutes each, My Father’s Table was re-edited into a feature-length theatrical presentation after screening at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in July.
The series follows a family whose dynamics shift after the mother is no longer able to cook, leading the father to take on the role for the first time. The original webtoon by Gorita focuses on family relationships and generational emotions through the theme of food.
Joon-ik Lee directs the adaptation, marking his first short-form project. The cast includes Jin-young Jung as the father, Jung-eun Lee as the mother, and Yo-han Byun as their son, along with Ji-yeon Park.
The original webtoon is currently not officially available in English.
The film will also be available on Lezhin Snack. A trailer for the series version is currently available with English subtitles on the Lezhin Snack website.
Lehzin announced the new Lezhin Snack platform on January 19. It is positioned as a dedicated short-video platform featuring video adaptations of proven webtoon IPs from Lezhin Comics and Bomtoon, alongside original titles developed specifically for the short-form format.
Lezhin Entertainment said the platform combines its experience in webtoon IP expansion with in-house video production know-how to deliver high-quality storytelling and direction within short runtimes. Production is supported by Kidari Studio, which brings experience in film investment, distribution, and content production, aiming to translate the narrative appeal of webtoons into fast-paced, immersive short dramas.
Source: KBS
