Eighteen, Nineteen (2012 Film)
Eighteen, Nineteen (Korean: 열여덟, 열아홉; RR: Yeolyeodeolb, Yeolahob) is a 2012 South Korean romance film directed by Bae Kwang-Soo. The film explores the complex emotional dynamics and interpersonal conflicts between fraternal twins during their final year of adolescence.
Plot
The story focuses on fraternal twins Ho-Ya and Seo-Ya as they navigate their last winter before reaching adulthood. The narrative begins when Seo-Ya confesses her romantic feelings to her brother, Ho-Ya. Unsettled by the confession, Ho-Ya begins a relationship with a girl named Do-Mi. In response, Seo-Ya starts dating an upperclassman named Il-Gang, a popular member of the school boxing club.
As the relationships progress, tensions rise among the four characters. When Seo-Ya experiences emotional distress due to her relationship with Il-Gang, Ho-Ya seeks to intervene. He begins training in boxing under the guidance of a coach named Gi-Joo, eventually leading to a confrontation with Il-Gang in an amateur boxing tournament.
Production
The film was directed by Bae Kwang-Soo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Choi Hee-Dae. Principal photography for the film took place between September 23 and December 31, 2009.
Cast
- Yoo Yeon-Seok as Ho-Ya
- Baek Jin-Hee as Seo-Ya
- Kim Jung-Hun as Il-Gang
- Uhm Hyun-Kyung as Do-Mi
- Rie Young-Zin as Gi-Joo
- Lee Min-Woong as Jong-Soo
- Lee Sung-Min as Doctor (cameo)
- Park Yong-Sik as Director
- Kim Kwang-Hyun as Chief referee 1