The Match (2025)

Released: 2025-03-26 Recommended age: 10+ IMDb 6.9
The Match

Movie details

  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Director: Kim Hyung-joo
  • Main cast: Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jeong-hee
  • Country / region: South Korea
  • Original language: ko
  • Premiere: 2025-03-26

Story overview

The Match is a historical drama set in 2025 that explores significant events through a personal lens. It follows characters navigating pivotal moments that shape their lives and communities. The film blends emotional storytelling with historical context to highlight themes of resilience and human connection.

Parent Guide

A historical drama that may contain mature themes and emotional content suitable for older children and teens with parental guidance.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

May include historical conflict situations, tense moments, or peril related to historical events.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

Historical events or dramatic situations could be emotionally intense or disturbing for sensitive viewers.

Language
Mild

May include period-appropriate language or mild expressions.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity expected in this historical drama context.

Substance use
None

No substance use expected, though historical contexts might include references.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Historical themes and character struggles may create emotional engagement and intensity.

Parent tips

This historical drama may contain mature themes related to past events that could be intense for younger viewers. Parents should preview the film or research its specific historical context to determine appropriateness for their family. Consider discussing the film's events afterward to help children process any emotional or complex content.

Parent chat guide

After watching, ask open-ended questions about what your child noticed or felt during key scenes. Focus on themes like perseverance, historical understanding, and character decisions rather than plot details. Use the film as a springboard to discuss how history shapes our present and the importance of learning from the past.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite part of the movie?
  • How did the characters help each other?
  • What colors or sounds did you notice?
  • Did you see any animals or toys in the movie?
  • What made you happy or sad in the story?
  • What problem did the main characters face?
  • How did they solve their challenges?
  • What did you learn about the time period from this movie?
  • Which character would you want to be friends with and why?
  • What would you do differently if you were in their situation?
  • What historical events were shown in the film?
  • How did the characters' decisions affect the outcome?
  • What themes about society or human nature did you notice?
  • How accurate do you think the historical portrayal was?
  • What connections can you make between the film's events and today's world?
  • How does the film interpret historical events through its narrative?
  • What biases or perspectives might be present in the storytelling?
  • How do the characters represent different responses to historical challenges?
  • What contemporary relevance does this historical drama have?
  • How does the film balance entertainment with historical education?

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