Love Phobia (2006 Film)
Love Phobia (Korean: 도마뱀; RR: Domabaem) is a 2006 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Kang Ji-Eun. The film follows the lifelong connection between two individuals, Jo-Kang and A-Ri, as they navigate their evolving relationship from childhood through adulthood.
Plot
The story begins when a young girl named A-Ri (played by Byeon Ju-Yeon) transfers to a new school. Her eccentric behavior, such as wearing a yellow raincoat on sunny days, alienates her from her peers, with the exception of Jo-Kang (Park Geon-Woo). Their budding friendship is cut short when A-Ri suddenly disappears.
Ten years later, the two reunite during their high school years. Jo-Kang (Cho Seung-Woo) tracks down A-Ri (Kang Hye-Jung), who is living at a Buddhist temple. During this period, A-Ri shares her experiences with the supernatural, and the two grow closer, eventually sharing their first kiss. However, A-Ri vanishes once again.
Five years later, the pair encounters each other again, only for A-Ri to announce her impending departure for the United States. Despite the distance and the recurring pattern of separation, their paths continue to cross in unexpected ways.
Cast
The film features a large ensemble cast, including:
- Cho Seung-Woo as Jo-Kang
- Kang Hye-Jung as A-Ri
- Byeon Ju-Yeon as young A-Ri
- Park Geon-Woo as young Jo-Kang
- Jung Jin-Young as Dr. Chu
- Jung Sung-Hwa as Joon-Chul
- Kang Shin-Il as Jo-Kang's father
- Park Shin-Hye as Byeon-Ja
