Pure Love (2016 Film)
Pure Love, also known by its English title Unforgettable, is a South Korean drama film released on February 24, 2016. The film was directed by Lee Eun-Hee and features a screenplay written by Han Chang-Hoon and Lee Eun-Hee. Set in the coastal region of Goheung, Jeollanam Province, the story centers on the enduring bonds of friendship and the nostalgia of first love.
Plot
The narrative is framed by a live radio broadcast where a letter arrives, written 23 years in the past. Through the contents of this letter, the audience is transported back to the youth of five friends, revealing the complexities of their relationships and their shared experiences during their formative years.
Production
Principal photography for the film commenced on June 22, 2015, and concluded on September 18, 2015. The production was filmed on location in Goheung, South Korea, which serves as the primary setting for the story.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast portraying the five friends in their youth, alongside adult counterparts and supporting characters:
- Do Kyung-Soo as Bum-Sil
- Kim So-Hyun as Soo-Ok
- Yeon Jun-Suk as San-Dol
- David Lee as Gae-Duk
- Joo A-Reum as Gil-Ja
Additional cast members include Park Hae-Joon (Min-Ho), Kim Ji-Ho (adult Gil-Ja), Park Yong-Woo (Hyung-Joon), Lee Dae-Yeon (Soo-Ok's father), and Hwang Suk-Jung (Gae-Duk's mother).
Reception
At the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards held on June 3, 2016, Do Kyung-Soo received the Most Popular Actor award for his performance in the film.
