In 2006 , '' Memento Mori '' director Kim Tae-yong ( whom Gong considers her mentor ) offered her a part in '' Family Ties '' , a role he had written specifically for her . The film drew widespread acclaim as a delicately observed , cross generational look at unconventional families . The cast was praised for their brilliant acting , with reviews singling out Gong 's portrayal of an angry young woman in a deeply troubled relationship with her mother . She received a Best Actress nomination from the Korean Film Awards , and also shared Best Actress honors with co-stars Moon So-ri , Go Doo-shim and Kim Hye-ok at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece . '' Family Ties '' marked a turning point in her career , and gave Gong a renewed passion for acting
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Gong Hyo-jin