Seoul (2010 Film)
Seoul is a 2010 South Korean romantic film directed by Yun Tae-Yong. The film explores the intersection of filmmaking and personal connection within the capital city of South Korea.
Plot
The narrative follows a film director named Yun Si-Myeong, who is preparing to shoot a romantic movie titled Seoul. After the original lead actor, Seong-Jin, unexpectedly withdraws from the project just one week before production begins, a staff member named Lim Chae-Man volunteers to step into the lead role.
Within the context of the film-within-a-film, Chae-Man encounters a traveler named Yu Ji-Hye while exploring the city. Ji-Hye, who was adopted and raised abroad, is nearing the end of a short visit to South Korea. As Chae-Man assists her with directions, a romantic connection develops between them before her scheduled departure.
Production
The film was directed by Yun Tae-Yong, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Shin Soo-A. The cinematography was handled by Ko Soo-Bok. The production features a runtime of 106 minutes and was released in South Korea on April 22, 2010.
Cast
- Park Ji-Yoon as Yu Ji-Hye
- Lee Ho-Young as Lim Chae-Man
- Kim Se-Dong as Director Yun Si-Myeong
- Lee Chang-Joo as Seong-Jin
- Jeon Su-Ji as Writer
- Kim Eun-Joo as Lim Chae-Man's junior
- Jung Chan-Hoon as Assistant director