Pavane (2026 South Korean Film)
Pavane is a 2026 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Jong-Pil. The film is based on the novel Jookeun Wangnyeoreul Wihan Pavane by author Park Min-Kyu, which was originally published on July 20, 2009, by Wisdom House. The production was distributed by Netflix and features a runtime of 113 minutes.
Plot
The narrative centers on three individuals working at a department store who struggle with self-acceptance. Mi-Jung (played by Ko Ah-Sung) is a department store employee who maintains a reserved, gloomy disposition, often avoiding eye contact with others. Yo-Han (Byun Yo-Han) is a free-spirited individual who works in the department store parking lot and finds solace in rock music and classic romantic cinema. Kyeong-Rok (Moon Sang-Min), who has abandoned his personal dreams, joins the same workplace and develops feelings for Mi-Jung. Together, the three characters navigate their personal challenges and find support in one another.
Production
The film's production commenced on May 8, 2024. The screenplay was written by Lee Jong-Pil and Son Mi, adapting the source material by Park Min-Kyu. The cinematography was handled by Kim Sung-An, with production overseen by Kim Woo-Seong.
Cast
- Ko Ah-Sung as Kim Mi-Jung
- Byun Yo-Han as Park Yo-Han
- Moon Sang-Min as Lee Kyeong-Rok
- Lee E-Dam as Se-Ra
- Han Yu-Eun as Hyun-Ji
- Seo Yi-Ra as Sook-Hee
- Kwon Do-Gyun as Hyeong-Geun
- Jang Yo-Hoon as Dong-Hwan
- Park Hae-Joon as Lee Kyeong-Rok's father
- Lee Bong-Ryun as Lee Kyeong-Rok's mother
- Han Ji-An as young Lee Kyeong-Rok
- Woo Jung-Won as Park Yo-Han's half-sister
- Lim Yun-Bi as Park Yo-Han's half-sister
- Shin Jung-Keun as Kentucky Hope owner
Reception and Awards
At the 62nd BaekSang Arts Awards held on May 8, 2026, the film received an Art Award, which was presented to Lee Min-Whee.