Christmas in August
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| Christmas in August | |
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 Korean film poster for Christmas in August |
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| Directed by | Hur Jin-ho |
| Written by | Jin-ho Hur Oh Seung-ook Shin Dong-hwan |
| Starring | Han Suk-kyu Shim Eun-ha |
| Release date(s) | January 24, 1998 (South Korea) |
| Running time | 97 min. |
| Language | Korean |
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Christmas in August (8월의 크리스마스, Palwolui Christmas) is a 1998 South Korean romance/drama film. It was the debut film of director by Hur Jin-ho and stars Han Suk-kyu and Shim Eun-ha.
The film was relatively popular in Korea, with over 400,000 admissions in Seoul. The film was also a popular choice for film festivals, getting screenings in Cannes, Singapore and Pusan among others.
[edit] Plot
The plot follows a portrait photographer, Jung-won (played by Han Suk-kyu) and his developing romance with a parking attendant, Da-rim (Shim Eun-ha). However, the romance never gets a chance to develop to intimacy. Jung-won soon finds out he is suffering from an unnamed illness and has to come to terms with his impending death. He sets out to continue living as usual, going out with his friends and spending time with his family (his father and sister).
[edit] Main cast
- Han Suk-kyu as Jung-won
- Shim Eun-ha as Da-rim
- Shin Goo as Jung-won's father
- Oh Ji-hye as Jung-sook (Jung-won's sister)
- Lee Han-wi as Chul-goo (one of Jung-won's friends)
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