Au Revoir, UFO (2004 Film)

Au Revoir, UFO (Korean: 안녕! 유에프오; RR: Annyeong UFO) is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kim Jin-min. The film explores themes of connection and identity through the story of a bus driver and a visually impaired woman.

Poster for the film Au Revoir, UFO — Promotional poster for Au Revoir, UFO.

Plot

Sang-Hyun (Lee Beom-soo) is a bus driver working the late-night shift in a suburban area of Seoul. He is a fan of vinyl records and often plays music for his passengers. His life takes a turn when he meets Kyung-Woo (Lee Eun-ju), a blind woman who has moved to the neighborhood to start a new life following a difficult relationship. Sang-Hyun develops feelings for Kyung-Woo but struggles with shyness, leading him to adopt a false identity when they eventually become friends.

Cast

The film features a notable ensemble cast from the South Korean film industry of the early 2000s.

Lee Beom-soo as Sang-Hyun
Lee Eun-ju as Kyung-Woo
Bong Tae-gyu as Sang-gyu
Byun Hee-bong as the real estate agent
Kim Eung-soo as the landlord
Kim Sun-hwa as the landlord

Production

The film was directed by Kim Jin-min and written by Kim Ji-hye, Lee Hae-jun, and Lee Hae-young. It was released in South Korea on January 30, 2004, with a total runtime of 106 minutes.

Scene from the film — A scene from the production.