Broker
dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda · 2022
The struggle for connection and belonging often leads individuals to make difficult choices in the pursuit of a better life.
"Broker" delicately explores the moral complexities of parenthood and societal norms through a poignant lens of humor and drama, inviting viewers to reflect on the bonds that form in the most unexpected circumstances.
Sang-hyun is always struggling from debt, and Dong-soo works at a baby box facility. On a rainy night, they steal the baby Woo-sung, who was left in the baby box, to sell him at a good price. Meanwhile, detectives were watching, and they quietly track them down to capture the crucial evidence.
Talking points
- ethical implications of baby boxes
- the nature of family and belonging
- societal expectations of parenthood
- the balance between crime and compassion
