You Are My Sunshine (2005 Film)

You Are My Sunshine (Korean: 너는 내 운명; RR: Neoneun Nae Unmyeong) is a 2005 South Korean romantic melodrama directed by Park Jin-pyo. The film explores themes of devotion and social stigma within a rural setting.

Promotional poster for the film You Are My Sunshine

Plot

Seok-jung (Hwang Jung-min) is a simple, kind-hearted farmhand living in a rural village who longs to find a wife. His life changes when he meets Eun-ha (Jeon Do-yeon), a woman working at a local café. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and Eun-ha's initial hesitation, Seok-jung's persistent and sincere devotion eventually wins her over. However, their relationship faces significant challenges when Eun-ha's past, including an HIV diagnosis, is revealed, leading to intense scrutiny from Seok-jung's family and the local community.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, including:

Jeon Do-yeon as Eun-ha
Hwang Jung-min as Seok-jung
Na Moon-hee as Seok-jung's mother
Ryu Seung-soo as Chul-kyu
Ko Su-hee as Hwang Yu-sun
Yoon Je-moon as Jae-ho

Scene from the film — A scene from the film featuring the lead characters

Production and Release

The film was directed by Park Jin-pyo, who also contributed to the screenplay. It was released in South Korea on September 23, 2005, with a runtime of 123 minutes. The film was distributed by CJ Entertainment.