Another Child

Another Child is a critically acclaimed Korean drama film that tackles the emotional fallout of infidelity through the eyes of two high school girls. When Joo-ri (played by rising star Kim Hye Joon) discovers that her father is having an affair with the mother of her classmate, her world begins to unravel. To her shock, the other girl—Yoon-ah (portrayed by Park Se Jin)—is also a student at her school, and their lives become painfully entangled. Despite their rocky introduction, the two girls are drawn together by shared betrayal, confusion, and anger. As they navigate the emotional wreckage left by their parents’ choices, Joo-ri and Yoon-ah form an unlikely bond. Their journey is one of self-discovery, vulnerability, and quiet resilience, highlighting the complex emotional realities faced by teenagers in broken families. The adults in the story are just as layered. Yeom Jung Ah plays Ahn Young Joo, Joo-ri’s devastated mother, while Kim So Jin takes on the role of Kim Mi Hee, the woman at the center of the affair. Veteran actor Kim Yoon Seok, who also directed the film, portrays Kwon Dae Won, the father whose selfish choices trigger the crisis. These performances offer a mature and deeply human portrayal of regret, pride, and responsibility. "Another Child" stands out among Korean family dramas for its raw emotional depth, realistic storytelling, and brilliant acting. It boldly addresses taboo subjects like adultery, teenage trauma, and maternal absence without melodrama. A must-watch for fans of coming-of-age films and Korean cinema, Another Child reveals how pain can connect, heal, and transform.