Romance (2006 South Korean Film)
Romance (Korean: 로망스; RR: Romangseu) is a 2006 South Korean drama film directed by Moon Seung-Wook. The film explores the intersection of two lives marked by personal suffering and the complexities of human connection.
Plot
The narrative centers on Yoon-Hee, a woman trapped in a stifling and oppressive marriage. Her emotional distress leads to a suicide attempt, during which she is rescued by Hyung-Jun, a cynical and rugged detective. The encounter forms an unlikely bond between the two, as both characters navigate their respective states of loneliness and despair. While Yoon-Hee finds a sense of solace in Hyung-Jun's presence, the reality of her circumstances makes their connection both fleeting and emotionally fraught.
Production
The film was directed by Moon Seung-Wook, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Kim Hee-Jae, Ha Myung-Mi, and Jang Hyun-Sung. It was produced with a budget of approximately US$4 million and distributed by CJ Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 106 minutes and was released in South Korea on March 16, 2006.
Cast
- Cho Jae-Hyun as Hyeong-Jun
- Kim Ji-Soo as Yoon-Hee
- Ki Joo-Bong
- Jang Hyun-Sung
- Yoon Je-Moon
- Ahn Kil-Kang
- Lee Young-Ran
- Son Hee-Soon
- Eom Hyo-Seop
- Kim Young-Pil as Detective Kwon
- Jo Eun-Duk as Yoon-Hee's mother
- Kim Kyung-Ran as Grandmother
- Ham Gun-Soo as Team Leader An
- Kim Si-Kwon as Shooting range staff