“Dream” is a sports comedy-drama film from South Korea, penned and directed by Lee Byeong-heon, featuring Park Seo-joon and Lee Ji-eun in lead roles. The story follows Yoon Hong-dae, a footballer facing disciplinary action, who unexpectedly finds himself tasked with coaching a national football team comprised of homeless individuals for the Homeless World Cup. The film hit theaters on April 26, 2023, marking its theatrical debut.
CHARACTERS
- Park Seo-joon portrays Yoon Hong-dae, the main character and football coach.
- Lee Ji-eun plays Lee So-min, an aspiring director creating a documentary about the team.
- Supporting Cast:
- Kim Jong-soo as Kim Hwan-dong
- Ko Chang-seok as Jeon Hyo-bong
- Jung Seung-gil as Son Beom-soo
- Lee Hyun-woo as Kim In-sun
- Yang Hyun-min as Jeon Moon-soo
- Hong Ahn-pyo as Young-jin
- Heo Joon-seok as Hwang In-guk, the club’s secretary general.
- Lee Ha-nui as Byeong-sam
- Lee Ji-hyun as Jin-ju
- Baek Ji-won as Sun-ja, Hong-dae’s mother
- Jung Soon-won
- Park Hyung-soo as Representative Kim
- Cho Woo-jong as a caster
- Special Appearances:
- Park Moon-sung as a football commentator
- Kang Ha-neul as Sung-chan
- Park Myung-hoon as a reporter
- Jo Hyang-gi as MC
STORYLINE
“After a surprising incident sidelines footballer Hong-dae (Park Seo-joon), he finds himself reluctantly appointed as the coach of a unique national soccer team comprising homeless individuals. Many team members have little to no experience with the sport, and their unpredictable behaviors present challenges. Their goal is to compete in the prestigious Homeless World Cup, an international tournament.
Initially hesitant and skeptical, Hong-dae gradually embraces his coaching role, garnering unexpected attention as a documentary crew, led by videographer Lee So-min (Lee Ji-eun), follows their journey. Despite tempting offers pulling him away from coaching, Hong-dae remains dedicated to the team, leading them to the competition in Europe. While they don’t secure victory, their spirited performance captures the admiration of both spectators and documentary viewers. Back in Korea, the success of the documentary revitalizes the careers of both Hong-dae and Lee So-min, with Hong-dae returning to professional soccer by the film’s end. Despite their initial friction, there’s no romantic development between the two leads.”
