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Once in a Summer

Original title: Geuhae yeoreum
  • 2006
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.3K
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Once in a Summer (2006)
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Once in a Summer (Hangul) is a 2006 South Korean melodrama/romance film directed by Jo Keun-shik. The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Soo Ae. It won Best Film and Best Director (for Jo) at the ... Read allOnce in a Summer (Hangul) is a 2006 South Korean melodrama/romance film directed by Jo Keun-shik. The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Soo Ae. It won Best Film and Best Director (for Jo) at the 15th Chunsa Film Art Awards in 2007.Once in a Summer (Hangul) is a 2006 South Korean melodrama/romance film directed by Jo Keun-shik. The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Soo Ae. It won Best Film and Best Director (for Jo) at the 15th Chunsa Film Art Awards in 2007.

  • Director
    • Geun-shik Jo
  • Writers
    • Kim Eun-hee
    • Kim Eun-sook
    • Geun-shik Jo
  • Stars
    • Lee Byung-hun
    • Soo Ae
    • Oh Dal-su
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Geun-shik Jo
    • Writers
      • Kim Eun-hee
      • Kim Eun-sook
      • Geun-shik Jo
    • Stars
      • Lee Byung-hun
      • Soo Ae
      • Oh Dal-su
    • 8User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Lee Byung-hun
    Lee Byung-hun
    • Yoon Seok-young
    Soo Ae
    Soo Ae
    • Suh Jung-in
    • (as Su-Ae)
    Oh Dal-su
    Oh Dal-su
    • Nam Gyun-soo
    Choi Deok-moon
    Choi Deok-moon
    • Suk-young's senior
    Yoo Hae-jin
    Yoo Hae-jin
    • TV Programme Producer
    Lee Hye-eun
    • Bok-ja
    Choi Ji-yeon
    Choi Ji-yeon
    • Middle-aged woman Soo Nae-ri
    Kim Jung-ki
    Na Ki-su
    • Suk-young's father
    Kimkwak Kyung-hee
    Kimkwak Kyung-hee
    • Condom woman
    Chae-ik Park
    Chae-ik Park
    Lee Se-eun
    Lee Se-eun
    • Lee Soo-jin
    Jung Suk-yong
    Jung Suk-yong
    • Mr. Kim
    • Director
      • Geun-shik Jo
    • Writers
      • Kim Eun-hee
      • Kim Eun-sook
      • Geun-shik Jo
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews8

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    10lacrez

    I CRIED.

    Omg it was so sad. The movie was absolutely beautiful. Get ready for some tissue. I couldn't imagine living in this generation with full of chaos, romance, and sadness. I cannot. This was epic the picture the editing. It's super good.
    10bmitzi

    Outstanding

    Lee Byun Hun is fabulous (as usual) in this sad sad movie
    10pratikmhatre-85600

    An intresting love story.

    Another korean masterpiece. Recently started watching korean movies & this one has got placed in watchlist. Fantastic acting. Really brought tears. A must watch for all those who love romantic movies.
    10jsaleem-89705

    Another south korean masterpiece

    Movie revolve around to make up her poor performance as a assistant producer she looking for a professor story,she promises to appear very renowned professor at their television show,show involve the long lost loved ones professor past ,Direction,script was very solid,story was very realistic & bitter,sweat also Acting was great by all cast Especially lead Lee Byung Hun & Soo Ae ,A must watch movie

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    • Trivia
      Originally was titled 'Summer Story'.

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2006 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Khoảnh Khắc Mùa Hè
    • Filming locations
      • South Korea
    • Production companies
      • KM Culture Co.
      • Showbox/Mediaplex
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,593,491
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 1m(121 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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