Son Sook

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

17Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: May 13, 1944

Birth Place: Miryang, South Gyeongsang, South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Son Sook reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Son Sook's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 47% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Son Sook remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Can Speak, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Son Sook Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Son Sook's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9

★7.9

I Can Speak: A grumpy old woman befriends a young civil servant and learns English from him. She then reveals to him her shocking pas

I Can Speak

2017•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Brave Citizen: An expelled boxing champion, who now is a high-school teacher, witnesses intolerable violence and throws her first punch

Brave Citizen

2023•Action

★7.2

★7.2

Awaiting: A young woman named Yeon-hee is traveling to Pyongyang with a coach full of elderly people. As she flips through old pho

Awaiting

2014•Romance

★7.1

★7.1

Spirits' Homecoming: After the Japanese kidnap two Korean teenagers and take them to a comfort station to join other girls who are serving as

Spirits' Homecoming

2016•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

A Hot Roof: A Korean film about a group of women who end up barricaded on the roof of their apartment building in the middle of a he

A Hot Roof

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Son Sook.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	House of the Seasons	Mal-nyeo	Hit	Similar →
2024	While You Were Sleeping	Geum-soon	Average	Similar →
2023	Brave Citizen	Jin-hyoung's Grandmother	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	When Spring Comes	Jung-nim	Average	Similar →
2021	Flower Hands	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Singer	-	Average	Similar →
2018	Champion	Mark's Mother	Hit	Similar →
2017	I Can Speak	Jung-sim	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Familyhood	Middle-aged Actress	Average	Similar →
2016	Spirits' Homecoming	Young-ok / Young-hee	Hit	Similar →
2014	Awaiting	Yeon-Hee (present day)	Hit	Similar →
2013	Jury	Woman	Average	Similar →
2005	Tale of Cinema	Theater Actress	Hit	Similar →
1995	Rehearsal	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	A Hot Roof	Kyeong-Sook	Hit	Similar →
1990	Because You Are a Woman	Lawyer	Flop	Similar →
1987	Flower Blooms Even on a Windy Day	-	Flop	Similar →

Son Sook - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Son Sook?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Son Sook is "I Can Speak" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Son Sook acted in?

Son Sook has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Son Sook?

Other notable films include "Brave Citizen", "Awaiting", and "Spirits' Homecoming".