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Sinkhole
A farcical subterranean disaster unfolds into an exhilarating tale of ordinary grit, where the hollow pursuit of social status collapses into an abyss—forcing estranged souls to cling to a buoyant yellow tank as their floating ark of salvation.
Sinkhole
Sinkhole

싱크홀

"A house earned after 11 years of effort falls deep into the ground in a minute."

11 August 2021 South Korea 113 min 6.9 (168)

Director: Kim Ji-hoon

Cast: Cha Seung-won, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo, Kwon So-hyun, Kim Hye-jun

Drama Comedy The Absurdity of the Housing Market & Economic Anxiety Found Community and Neighborly Solidarity Paternal Responsibility and Generational Sacrifice Systemic Complacency vs. Bureaucratic Helplessness
Budget: $11,400,000
Box Office: $17,970,000

Sinkhole — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Park Dong-won

Kim Sung-kyun

Archetype: The Striving Everyman / Reluctant Hero Key Trait: Scrimping diligence masked by nervous cheerfulness.

Motivation

To provide stability and pride for his wife and young son.

Character Arc

Evolves from an insecure, status-conscious wage earner into a self-sacrificing father who understands that home is defined by family, not real estate.

Jung Man-soo

Cha Seung-won

Archetype: The Eccentric Mentor / Comic Trickster Key Trait: Hyperactive hustler with a sharp tongue and fierce paternal devotion.

Motivation

To financially sustain his distant son and secure his future.

Character Arc

Transitions from an irritating, opportunistic neighborhood busybody into a courageous, paternal protector who risks his life for others.

Kim Seung-hyeon (Deputy Kim)

Lee Kwang-soo

Archetype: The Cynical Millennial / Comic Foil Key Trait: Whiny, slapstick physical clumsiness hiding an earnest heart.

Motivation

Basic personal survival and overcoming deep-seated social inadequacy.

Character Arc

Starts as a bitter, self-pitying subordinate whining about romance and property; learns resilience, courage, and genuine empathy underground.

Hong Eun-joo

Kim Hye-jun

Archetype: The Resourceful Novice Key Trait: Practical ingenuity, emotional clarity, and unyielding focus under pressure.

Motivation

To prove her competence and survive to build a normal life.

Character Arc

Moves from an anxious, overlooked corporate intern into a calm, proactive survivor whose quick thinking repeatedly saves the group.

Jung Seung-tae

Nam Da-reum

Archetype: The Estranged Youth Key Trait: Stoic, quietly observant, harboring repressed affection.

Motivation

To pass his civil service exams and escape paternal overbearance.

Character Arc

Evolves from a brooding, silent teenager studying for civil exams into an appreciative son who reconciles with his father's sacrifices.

Cast

Cha Seung-won as Man-soo
Kim Sung-kyun as Dong-won
Lee Kwang-soo as Manager Kim
Kwon So-hyun as Yeong-e
Kim Hye-jun as Eun-joo
Kim Jae-hwa as Kyung-mi
Nam Da-reum as Seung-tae
Jung Young-sook as Grandma Oh
Lee Hak-ju as Manager Jung
Han Hye-rin as Hyo-jung
Kim Geon-u as Soo-chan
Oh Ja-hun as Seong-hoon
Na Chul as Min-jun
Kim Hong-pa as Director Seo
Park Ock-chool as Seong-hoon's Mother

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