April Snow (2005 Film)
April Snow (Korean: 외출; RR: Oechul) is a 2005 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Hur Jin-ho. The film explores themes of betrayal, grief, and unexpected intimacy following a life-altering event.
Plot
The story follows In-soo, a man whose life is upended when his wife, Su-jin, is involved in a serious car accident in Samcheok. Upon arriving at the hospital, he encounters Seo-young, the wife of the man who was in the car with his wife. Through their shared ordeal, In-soo and Seo-young discover that their respective spouses were involved in an extramarital affair. United by their mutual sense of betrayal and anger, the two characters gradually develop a complex emotional bond as they navigate the aftermath of the revelation.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bae Yong-joon | In-soo |
| Son Ye-jin | Seo-young |
| Lim Sang-hyo | Su-jin |
| Ryu Seung-soo | Yoon Gyeong-ho |
Additional cast members include Jeon Kuk-hwan as Su-jin's father, Lee Han-wi as In-soo's senior, and various supporting actors including Kim Kwang-il, Yoo Seung-mok, Kim Se-dong, Lee Ho-young, Son Young-soon, Kwak Soo-jung, and Ahn Se-ho.
Production
The film was directed by Hur Jin-ho, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Shin Joon-ho, Seo Yoo-min, Kim Hyo-kwan, Lee Sook-yun, Lee Won-sik, and Lee Il. The cinematography was handled by Lee Mo-gae. The film was released in South Korea on September 9, 2005, with a total runtime of 105 minutes.