I Want to Know Your Parents

A lawyer and father who fights to vindicate his son after Gon-woo’s bullying is exposed. He investigates clues, enlists help from others, and wrestles with his own sense of duty versus family pride. His determination clashes with the pressures of protecting his son and navigating corrupt incentives.

The teacher who receives the initial report of bullying and later becomes a whistleblower, releasing information that challenges the school's handling of the incident. She acts from a sense of moral duty, even as she faces backlash. Her actions catalyze broader scrutiny of the case.

A retired police officer whose influence and perspective intersect with the case. He is part of the group trying to manage the situation, using his connections to steer the investigation. His stance reflects the complexities of power, loyalty, and accountability.

A doctor who moves Gon-woo to hospital and monitors his condition, aligning with the parents’ efforts to manage the scene. He embodies the tension between professional duty and the pressures of influencing outcomes within a tense situation.

Gon-woo’s roommate and best friend who is accused of involvement but claims innocence. He is depicted as someone who is coerced by peers and ultimately faces legal consequences that reflect the pressures of group dynamics.

A neighbor who witnesses the incident and becomes a key witness whose silence is bought by bribes. The partner of the broader community narrative, his actions influence the investigation's direction and public perception.

The victim of the bullying who is rescued from the lake and later dies. His letter to the teacher becomes a critical piece of evidence that triggers the inquiry into the four parents’ involvement. His experience reveals how harm can be sustained across social circles.

The school principal who is concerned with protecting the school's reputation. He attempts to suppress or hide information about the bullying, illustrating how leadership can influence the handling of a crisis.