# Don't Tell Papa (2004)

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**Original title**: *돈텔파파*
**Runtime**: 102 min
**Genres**: Drama, Comedy
**Directed by**: Lee Sang-hoon
**Written by**: Lee Sang-hoon
**Starring**: Yoo Seung-ho, Jung Woong-in, Kim Ji-young, Chae Min-seo, Hong So-hee, Lee Young-ja

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Turns out parenting advice from a washed-up DJ doesn’t come with a warranty. He tries to reconnect with his estranged son after a messy split from his wife. The stereo still works, even if everything else is on pause.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, tender

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