The Burglars

The Burglars (2026)



빈집의 연인들

0.0 2026 94 min —

Director: Kim Tae-hwi

Cast: Jeong Ae-hwa, Ki Joo-bong

Drama
In the serene quiet of the countryside, an unexpected alliance forms between Eunja, a seasoned elderly woman, and Palbok, a small-time thief. Together, they launch a daring string of heists, targeting vacant homes and turning sleepy rural life into a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.

More About This Film

The Burglars is a gentle South Korean drama with elements of comedy and romance. After seventy-year-old Eunja becomes the victim of a burglary during a village festival, she decides to investigate the strange circumstances herself rather than simply letting the incident go.

Her search gradually introduces her to Lee Pal-bok, an enigmatic older man whose presence changes the emotional direction of the story. The film uses the mystery of the burglary as a doorway into themes of loneliness, curiosity, companionship, and the possibility of starting something unexpected later in life.

  • Directed by Kim Tae-hwi.
  • Jung Ae-hwa stars as Eunja opposite Ki Joo-bong as Palbok.
  • Produced by Dora Lee for Take a Pebble and pennyroyalfilm.
  • The film runs for 93 minutes.
  • It was released in South Korea on August 12, 2026 and screened at the Jeonju International Film Festival.

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The Burglars has had a limited South Korean release, so international streaming availability is likely to depend on future sales and festival distribution.

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