
Broker
Original releaseCinemasJun 8, 2022 · Theatrical release
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Film release and viewing information
| Name | Broker [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Type | Film[1][2] |
| Release | Jun 8, 2022[1][2] |
| Original broadcast / release | Original releaseCinemas[1][2] |
| Featured cast | Song Kang-ho · Gang Dong-won · Bae Doona · Lee Ji-eun (IU) · Lee Joo-young[1][2] |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda[1][2] |
| Running time | 129 minutes (official work information)[1] |
| Official links | Korean Film Council KoBiz film information |
Story
A baby left in a baby box brings together people with very different motives. When the mother, So-young, returns, their journey becomes more than a transaction. Through the choices and histories revealed along the way, the film asks what makes a family. [1]
Official teaser & trailer
If playback is unavailable, watch on the official channel.
IU's role
Credited as Lee Ji-eun, IU plays So-young, a mother who leaves her baby in a baby box and later returns. The role follows her choices and circumstances. iMBC's character introduction describes this as Lee Ji-eun's first appearance in a commercial feature film. [2]
What to watch for
- Notice how an initial impression of So-young changes as her circumstances emerge. The journey invites attention to the reasons behind a choice before judging it.
- Follow the changing distance between the travelers in their conversations and shared journeys. Their relationships can be explored without knowing the ending. [1]
Official viewing information
Open the official TVING work and replay page. Select an episode or the full film, check regional availability, subtitles and access conditions, then play. [3]
Free viewing and access conditions
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People involved
Official information
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References and sources
Verified: Nov 14, 2026 · Facts are based on the sources below.
- Broker release date, director and cast Korean Film Council KoBiz · Accessed 2026-11-13
- Broker: Lee Ji-eun's role as So-young iMBC Entertainment · Accessed 2026-11-13
- Broker: official TVING work and replay TVING · Accessed 2026-11-14
- Broker official video CJ ENM Movie · Accessed 2026-11-14