Never Ending Story (2012 Film)

Never Ending Story (Korean: 네버엔딩 스토리) is a 2012 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Jung Yong-Joo. The film explores the lives of two individuals who, after receiving terminal diagnoses, decide to spend their remaining time together.

Promotional poster for the film Never Ending Story

Plot

The story follows Kang Dong-Joo (Uhm Tae-Woong), a man who lives a relaxed life and frequently plays the lottery, and Oh Song-Kyung (Jung Ryeo-Won), a 28-year-old bank teller known for her meticulous planning. Following their respective terminal illness diagnoses, their paths cross, leading them to form an unexpected connection. As they navigate their final months, they begin to plan their remaining time, including preparations for their funerals, while embarking on a series of dates.

Production

The film was directed by Jung Yong-Joo with a screenplay written by Park Eun-Kyo and Lee Byeong-Hun. Principal photography commenced on August 15, 2011, and concluded on October 20, 2011, with filming locations situated in Busan, South Korea.

Cast

Uhm Tae-Woong as Kang Dong-Joo
Jung Ryeo-Won as Oh Song-Kyung
Yoo-Sun as Dong-Joo's sister-in-law
Park Ki-Woong as Dong-Joo's brother
Choi Eun-Joo as Jin-Joo
Lee Byung-Joon as Mr. Perm
Kwon Hae-Hyo as Doctor
Cha Hwa-Yeon as Song-Kyung's mother

The film also features cameo appearances by Cha Tae-Hyun and Ma Dong-Seok.