Dog Bowl (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Dog Bowl is a notable series.

What it’s about. Jung Tae is very upset. He borrowed money from his friend Jung Bae to start a business, but even that failed, leaving him with a debt of 30 million won. Because of this money, his friend is imprisoned. While trying to find money, Jung Tae thinks about his hometown. When he opens the front door and enters, his mother Ok Soon beats him with a broom and kicks him out. Ok Soon swears at him, asking what he came back to take saying that he is unlucky. With nowhere to go, Jung Tae visits his father's grave in Seonsan . At that moment, an old monk (Im Hyeon Shik), who is either a beggar or a monk . The old monk then tells Jung Tae that the grim reaper comes and goes in his face, and tells him to look at his fortune. When he hears that he only has five days to live, Jung Tae ignores him. Jung Tae cries and asks if there is any way to live. The old monk advises him that if he meets a woman born in the fourth month of the year of the pig and gets married, he might be able to cover up his sin.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dog Bowl has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dog Bowl page.