Annyeonghaseyo (2022 Film)

Annyeonghaseyo (Korean: 안녕하세요), released internationally as Good Morning, is a 2022 South Korean drama film directed and written by Cha Bong-Ju. The film explores themes of human connection, resilience, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.

Promotional poster for the film Annyeonghaseyo.

Plot

The story follows Su-Mi, a 19-year-old student who has endured a difficult upbringing in an orphanage. Facing systemic abuse and bullying, she reaches a point of despair. Her life takes a turn when she encounters Seo-Jin, a hospice worker, who intervenes during a crisis and invites her to the hospice facility where she works. Within this environment, Su-Mi begins to interact with various patients and staff, leading to a shift in her perspective on life.

Kim Hwan-Hee portrays the protagonist, Su-Mi.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Kim Hwan-Hee as Park Su-Mi
Yoo-Sun as Seo-Jin
Lee Soon-Jae as Mr. Park
Song Jae-Rim as Barista Yoon
Lee Yoon-Ji as Jin-A
Oh Dong-Min as Eun-Suk

Production

Annyeonghaseyo was directed and written by Cha Bong-Ju, with production managed by Kim Joon-Mo. The cinematography was handled by Lee Sang-Soo. The film was released in South Korea on May 25, 2022, with a total runtime of 118 minutes.