My Ordinary Love Story (2014 Film)
My Ordinary Love Story (Korean: 내 연애의 기억; RR: Nae Yeonaeui Gieok) is a 2014 South Korean film directed by Lee Kwon. The film blends elements of romantic comedy with thriller themes, focusing on the tumultuous romantic life of its protagonist.
Plot
The story follows Park Eun-Jin (played by Gang Ye-Won), a woman who has experienced six failed relationships. Determined to find lasting happiness, she pursues her seventh relationship with Hyeon-Suk (played by Song Sae-Byeok), a man who initially shows little interest in romance or marriage. Eun-Jin views this relationship as her final attempt at love and commits herself fully to making it work.
Production
The film was directed by Lee Kwon, with a screenplay written by Hang Sang-Woon, Jung Sung-Sook, and Lee Kwon. Production concluded in May 2013. During its development, the film was known by the working title Nae Ilgob Bunzzae Namja, which translates to My Seventh Man.
Cast
- Gang Ye-Won as Park Eun-Jin
- Song Sae-Byeok as Hyeon-Suk
- Park Grina as So-Young
- Kim Hyun-Joon as Park Eun-Gyeol
- Kim Young-Sun as Ms. Jung
- Jo Kyung-Sook as Park Eun-Jin's mother
- Park Choong-Sun as Park Eun-Jin's father
- Lee Kyung-Joon as Section Chief Kim Min-Soo
- Lee Tae-Gum as the sixth man
Release and Festivals
My Ordinary Love Story held its world premiere on July 25, 2014, at the 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, where it served as the closing film. It was officially released in South Korean theaters on August 21, 2014. The film was also featured at the 17th Udine Far East Film Festival in 2015 and the 10th Korean Film Festival in Paris.
