Woojoo's Christmas (2016 Film)

Woojoo's Christmas (Korean: 우주의 크리스마스; RR: Woojooui Keuriseumaseu) is a 2016 South Korean drama film directed and written by Kim Kyung-Hyung. The film explores themes of personal growth and reflection through a narrative involving three women who share the same name.

Promotional poster for Woojoo's Christmas — Promotional poster for the 2016 film Woojoo's Christmas.

Plot

The story centers on Sung Woo-Joo, a 38-year-old woman who feels unfulfilled in her life. Her path crosses with two other versions of herself: a 19-year-old and a 26-year-old. Through these encounters, the characters navigate their shared experiences to find a sense of purpose and healing.

Cast

The film features three actresses portraying the protagonist at different stages of her life:

Kim Ji-Soo as Sung Woo-Joo (38)
Huh Yi-Jae as Sung Woo-Joo (26)
Yoon So-Mi as Sung Woo-Joo (19)

Actress Kim Ji-Soo — Kim Ji-Soo plays the 38-year-old Sung Woo-Joo.

Actress Huh Yi-Jae — Huh Yi-Jae plays the 26-year-old Sung Woo-Joo.

Actress Yoon So-Mi — Yoon So-Mi plays the 19-year-old Sung Woo-Joo.

Supporting cast members include:

Shim Eun-Jin as Do-Yeon
Jang Kyoung-Up as Chae Seung-Hyun
Kim Sun as So Min-Young / Lee Jae-Hoon

Actress Shim Eun-Jin — Shim Eun-Jin portrays the character Do-Yeon.

Actor Jang Kyoung-Up — Jang Kyoung-Up portrays Chae Seung-Hyun.

Actor Kim Sun — Kim Sun portrays So Min-Young and Lee Jae-Hoon.

Production

Woojoo's Christmas was directed by Kim Kyung-Hyung, who also served as the screenwriter. The film was produced by Lee Hee-Won and features cinematography by Kim Hoon-Kwang. It was released in South Korea on October 13, 2016, with a total runtime of 107 minutes.