Barbie

2012
NC-17
Barbie
Subtitles
Barbie

Synopsis

Lee Soon Young (Kim Sae Ron), a thirteen-year-old forced to be the head of her struggling household, cares for her mentally disabled father and sickly younger sister. Her uncle Mang Taek (Lee Chun Hee) sees an opportunity when he meets Steve, an American physician interested in adopting a healthy Korean girl. After signing a contract, Mang Taek plans to send Soon Young to America, which deeply troubles her. Her jealous sister Soon Ja (Kim Ah Ron) schemes to take her place, while Soon Young resists the idea of leaving her family. With Steve and his daughter Barbie's arrival, a critical decision must be made about which sister will go to America. This emotional journey explores family dynamics, sacrifice, and the difficult choices faced by a young girl bearing adult responsibilities. "Barbie" is a 2012 South Korean family drama film directed by Lee Sang Woo.