Director Hur Jin-ho’s film, A Normal Family, is based on the best-selling novel The Dinner by Dutch author Herman Koch. Here, two couples gather for a conversation. Jae-wan (Sul Kyung-gu), a lawyer driven by success, and Jae-gyu (Jang Dong-gun), a pediatrician who strictly adheres to principles, are brothers. Their wives, Ji-su (Claudia Kim) and Yeon-kyung (Kim Hee-ae), join them as the four grapple with the implications of their children’s crime captured on CCTV. As the evening progresses, what begins as a seemingly elegant dinner reveals uncomfortable truths. A Normal Family navigates the precarious space between morality and reality, as well as between convictions and desires, raising a variety of challenging questions. The restrained performances of the actors heighten the tension, while Hur Jin-ho’s expertise in capturing the intricacies of relationships and emotions shines through, showcasing his exceptional skill as a director. (SONG Kyung-won)