8월의 크리스마스
Christmas in August
8월의 크리스마스
INFO
Director : Jin-ho Hur | Cast : Suk-kyu Han, Eun-ha Shim | Runtime : 97 mins | Genre : Romantic Drama
SYNOPSIS
Tucked away in a corner of Seoul, a 30-something photographer runs a small studio, quietly optimistic about his life. One day, a young parking officer enters his studio and the unlikely couple embark on the makings of a romance. The relationship between Jung-won and Dar-im is tested when Jung-won is struck down by an unnamed illness early in the romance. Forced to come to terms with his impending death, Jung-won tries to protect Dar-im by keeping his suffering a secret. He sets out to continue living as usual, going out with his friends and spending time with his family in the small town he has lived for decades. Before Christmas, Jung-won takes his portrait of the deceased. On Christmas eve, his photoshop is closed with a sign of "On business trip" and Dar-im finds his pictureand leave the shop with a bright smile, not knowing his death.
AWARDS
The 19th Blue Dragon Awards
Best Picture : Jin-ho Hur
Best New Director : Jin-ho Hur
Best Actress : Eun-ha Shim
Best Cinematography : Young-gil Yoo
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