A Tiger in Winter (2018 Film)

A Tiger in Winter (Korean: 호랑이보다 무서운 겨울손님) is a 2018 South Korean drama film written and directed by Lee Kwang-Kuk. The film explores themes of personal instability and chance encounters in an urban setting.

Promotional poster for A Tiger in Winter

Plot

The narrative centers on Kyung-Yoo, played by Lee Jin-Uk, whose life takes a downward turn when he is evicted from his girlfriend's apartment on a winter day. Amidst rumors of a tiger escaping from a local zoo, Kyung-Yoo begins working as a designated driver to make ends meet. During his nightly rounds, he unexpectedly crosses paths with his former girlfriend, Yoo-Jung, portrayed by Ko Hyun-Jung, who is now working as a novelist.

Production and Release

The film was directed and written by Lee Kwang-Kuk, with cinematography by Kim Hyung-Ku. It held its world premiere in October 2017 at the Busan International Film Festival. The film received a theatrical release in South Korea on April 12, 2018, with a total runtime of 107 minutes.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of South Korean actors:

Lee Jin-Uk as Kyung-Yoo
Ko Hyun-Jung as Yoo-Jung
Seo Hyun-Woo as Boo-Jung
Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung as Hyun-Ji
Lee Sang-Hee as the bookstore clerk