Last Present (2001 Film)

Last Present (Korean: 선물; RR: Sun Mool) is a 2001 South Korean drama film directed by Oh Ki-hwan. The film explores the complex emotional relationship between a struggling comedian and his wife.

Promotional poster for the film Last Present.

Plot

The story follows Yong-gi, an aspiring comedian who struggles to find success in his career. His wife, Jung-yeon, faces a terminal illness but chooses to keep her diagnosis hidden from him. To ensure that her condition does not distract him from his professional ambitions, she adopts a cold and distant demeanor toward him. Despite her outward behavior, she views her husband as the most significant gift in her life.

Actor Lee Jung-jae — Lee Jung-jae portrays the character Yong-gi.

Cast

The film features a central duo supported by a wide ensemble of South Korean actors.

Lee Jung-jae as Yong-gi
Lee Young-ae as Jung-yeon
Kwon Hae-hyo as Hak-soo
Kong Hyung-jin as Cheol-soo
Kim Soo-ro as Yoo-sik (cameo)
Kong Hyo-jin as Female MC (cameo)

Actress Lee Young-ae — Lee Young-ae portrays the character Jung-yeon.

Production

The film was directed by Oh Ki-hwan, with a screenplay written by Park Jung-woo. It was released in South Korea on March 24, 2001, with a total runtime of 113 minutes.