Memories (2019)
Memories (Korean: 메모리즈; RR: Memoriseu) is a 2019 South Korean film directed by Lee Soo-Sung. The drama explores themes of professional burnout and personal connection through the story of a government-employed counselor.
Plot
The story follows Min-Ho, played by Lee Sun-Goo, who works as a counselor at a government-run psychology center. Struggling with the emotional toll of his daily work and the repetitive complaints of his clients, Min-Ho experiences significant stress that begins to negatively impact his personal life and relationships. After moving into a new apartment, he discovers a series of post-it notes left behind by the previous occupant, a woman named Jung-Yeon. These notes contain various explanations and observations about the living space, which pique Min-Ho's curiosity and lead him to seek her out.
Production
The film was directed by Lee Soo-Sung and written by Hwang Ho-Sul. It was produced by Lee Jong-Woo, with cinematography by Park Hyo-Hoon. The film has a runtime of 87 minutes and was distributed by Lee Film.
Cast
- Lee Sun-Goo as Min-Ho
- Han Joo-Young as Jung-Yeon
- Moon Young-Dong as Sang-Jin
- An Min-Young as Sun-Hee
- Kim Min-Hyuk as Jin-Young
- Shin Sung-Won as Sang-Min
- Lee Jae-Woo as Audience