72 Heartfelt Korean Movies About Love and Relationships

Love at the Tinder Age

2020 • 28 min

Haunted by self-loathing and a tendency to create conflict, Yeon-joo pushes people away, a struggle compounded by her identity as a lesbian. Following a difficult conversation with her mother, she attempts suicide. However, the unexpected arrival of a teacher and…

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Thirst

2009 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $13M

Drama, Horror, Thriller

A respected priest volunteers for a risky experimental procedure intended to cure a deadly virus. He contracts the virus and dies, but is unexpectedly revived by a transfusion of blood from an unidentified source. Now alive, he struggles with conflicting…

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Search Out

2020

A trainee police officer, Sung-min, and a job seeker, Jun-hyeok, become suspicious of the suicide of a girl who lived in their dormitory. They begin investigating her social media account with the help of Nu-ri, a hacker from a private…

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Endless Rain

2021 • 117 min

Young-ho, adrift and without aspirations beyond university entrance exams, writes to his childhood friend So-yeon. However, the letter reaches So-yeon's younger sister, So-hee, instead. So-hee responds, posing as So-yeon. As she cares for her ailing sister and helps her mother…

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6.7

The Chaser

2008 • 125 min • Budget $2M

Crime, Thriller, Action

Joong-ho, a disgraced detective now working as a pimp, is struggling financially after several of his women have disappeared without paying their debts. While searching for them, he discovers a clue suggesting the missing women were all contacted by the…

7.8

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Poetry

2010 • 139 min • Box office $349K

Drama

A woman in her sixties in South Korea joins a poetry class while struggling with a declining memory and deeply upsetting news about her grandson.

7.6

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The Wailing

2016 • 156 min • Budget $10M • Box office $49M

Horror, Mystery

A stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.

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The Beauty Inside

2015 • 127 min • Box office $14M

Fantasy, Romance

Woo-jin, a furniture designer who inexplicably finds himself in a new body each morning, develops feelings for Yi-soo, a woman he encounters through his profession.

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The Handmaiden

2016 • 145 min • Budget $8M • Box office $38M

Thriller, Drama, Romance

Korea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited…

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The Great Flood

2025 • 109 min

Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama

A devastating flood traps a researcher and her young son. Their desperate attempt to escape becomes vital when they are called to a critical mission that holds the fate of humanity.

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5.4

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Vertigo

2019 • 114 min

Seo-young, struggling with tinnitus and vertigo stemming from a recent office move, is secretly dating Jin-su, the development team manager. Their relationship is tested by an unforeseen event. Meanwhile, Gwan-woo, grieving the loss of his sister, works cleaning windows on…

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Lovers' Concerto

2002 • 106 min

Drama, Romance

A college student forms close friendships with two appealing young women, but then loses touch with them. Years later, he embarks on a search to reconnect with them.

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A Day

2017 • 90 min • Box office $8M

Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Three years ago, a father saved his daughter's life. When she's involved in a car accident, he faces the possibility of having to save her life again, no matter how many times it takes.

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Mother

2009 • 129 min • Budget $5M • Box office $17M

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A mother lives a simple life with her son. Their world is shattered when a girl is murdered, and the boy becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear his name, the mother embarks on a desperate fight to prove his…

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A Girl at My Door

2014 • 119 min • Budget $300K

Drama

A policewoman, transferred from Seoul to a secluded coastal village, becomes drawn into the life of a troubled teenage girl. The girl suffers abuse at the hands of both her father and grandmother.

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House of Hummingbird

2019 • 135 min • Box office $1M

Drama

Eun-hee, a 14-year-old girl, seeks moments of joy in everyday life. Neglected by her parents and mistreated by her brother, she finds solace in her friendship and neighborhood adventures. With her best friend, she explores life's small pleasures and experiences…

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3670

2025 • 124 min

Romance, Drama

A young North Korean defector named Cheol-jun struggles with isolation while concealing his homosexuality, even among other people who have fled the North. He finds connection and friendship within South Korea's gay community after meeting Yeong-jun at a casual get-together.…

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The Woman in the White Car

2025 • 108 min

Hyun-ju, a compassionate and intelligent police officer from a small town, is asked to investigate Do-kyung, who brings a body to the local hospital. The body is Do-kyung's sister, who appears to have been stabbed by her fiancé. Hyun-ju, who…

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6.3

A Taxi Driver

2017 • 138 min • Budget $12M • Box office $81M

Action, Drama, History

Seoul, May 1980. Man-seob, a struggling taxi driver, is raising his young daughter on his own. He learns of a lucrative fare: a drive to Gwangju for a foreign passenger. Unaware that his passenger is a German journalist with ulterior…

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Uninvited

2017 • 20 min

Jungho's mother unexpectedly travels to Seoul and visits him. Jungho is uneasy about her sudden appearance.

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Spellbound

2011 • 114 min

Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

A magician encounters an unusual young woman and invites her to join his magic act. Over the course of a year, he gets to know her better, and begins to develop feelings for her, even as she struggles with personal…

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6.8

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Be with You

2018 • 132 min • Box office $18M

Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Woo-jin and his son Ji-ho are grieving the loss of Woo-jin's wife, Soo-a, who died a year ago. She had promised to return with the start of the rainy season. When the rainy season arrives, Soo-a reappears, but she doesn't…

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In My End Is My Beginning

2013 • 87 min

After her husband's death in an accident, Jung-ha is approached by Naru, his secret lover. Naru pleads with Jung-ha to let her stay, promising to do anything. Initially reluctant, Jung-ha eventually agrees to a living arrangement with Naru.

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Unlocked

2023 • 117 min

Thriller

A woman's life is thrown into chaos when a dangerous man finds her lost cell phone and begins tracking her location.

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Tunnel

2016 • 126 min • Budget $1M • Box office $52M

Thriller, Drama

While driving home, a man's tunnel unexpectedly collapses, trapping him. He must confront the unforeseen circumstances as rescue services work to reach him.

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6.8

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Escape from Mogadishu

2021 • 121 min • Box office $29M

War, Action, Thriller

Stranded in Mogadishu by the sudden outbreak of civil war, diplomats from North and South Korea's embassies make a risky joint effort to escape.

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Love in the Big City

2024 • 118 min

A lighthearted woman discovers her friend is gay, and they quickly become close. They find solace and support in their newfound connection.

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Fantasy of the Girls

2018 • 105 min

When freshman Sun-wha helps a friend audition for the school play, she's surprised to land the role of Juliet herself. Even more surprising is that Romeo is played by Ha-nam, a popular and beautiful senior everyone admires. As Sun-wha and…

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White: Melody of Death

2011 • 106 min

Horror, Music, Mystery

When each member of the popular girl group Pink Dolls suffers a series of terrible accidents, Eun-ju suspects their hit song "White" is cursed and tries to uncover the truth behind it.

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring

2003 • 103 min • Box office $8M

Drama

A solitary lake is home to an elderly monk who resides in a small temple built on the water. He cares for a young boy, guiding him in the ways of monastic life. The story unfolds over the course of…

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8.0

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The Call

2020 • 112 min

Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction

A woman receives a phone call from someone who claims to be connected to her past, a person from twenty years ago. The caller seeks to alter the woman's present circumstances, impacting her life and future.

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The Negotiation

2018 • 114 min • Box office $15M

Crime, Action, Thriller

A highly skilled crisis negotiator must determine the true reasons behind a man's kidnapping of two individuals, all while trying to break through his composed exterior.

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Floating Deep Down Summer

2020 • 22 min

Photographer Hyeri receives a wedding invitation from an old friend and former romantic partner, leaving her uncertain about attending. Curator Juhyun is open and assured about her identity. Hyeri, who struggles with self-honesty, gradually develops feelings for Juhyun.

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I Saw the Devil

2010 • 144 min • Budget $6M • Box office $12M

Thriller, Horror

Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, resolves to hunt down the killer personally. He vows to do whatever it takes to avenge the murders, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity.

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Following

2024 • 103 min

A real estate agent with a penchant for trespassing discovers the body of a social media influencer known for scams. He must now investigate the death and uncover the killer.

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The Housemaid

2010 • 107 min • Budget $4M

Thriller, Drama

Eun-yi takes a job as a maid in a wealthy businessman's mansion and quickly becomes the target of his unwanted advances. Feeling trapped, she finds herself compelled to comply. As a result, the women in the household conspire against her,…

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Project Wolf Hunting

2022 • 122 min • Budget $9M • Box office $20K

Action, Thriller, Horror

Dangerous convicts, heavily guarded aboard a cargo ship, plan a coordinated escape. The attempt quickly turns into a violent riot. As the escapees continue their brutal actions, they unleash a terrifying horror from deep within the ship, threatening even the…

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6.1

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The Man from Nowhere

2010 • 119 min • Budget $1M • Box office $43M

Action, Thriller, Crime

A former special agent becomes entangled in a complex world of drug trafficking. He must protect the innocent daughter of a drug smuggler who is caught in the crossfire of her parents' conflict.

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Oldboy

2003 • 120 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17M

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

A man awakens after fifteen years of captivity, having been imprisoned, drugged, and tortured, with no memory of how he arrived there. Driven by desperation, he now seeks revenge against those who held him.

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8.3

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Door Lock

2018 • 102 min • Box office $11

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Kyung-min lives alone in a small apartment. She discovers signs of a break-in, and a puzzling murder case starts to emerge.

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6.4

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Memories of Murder

2003 • 131 min • Budget $2M • Box office $26M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In the late 1980s, two detectives in rural South Korea struggle to solve a series of brutal rape and murders targeting young women, terrifying their community. Working with limited resources and old-fashioned techniques, they soon realize they are hunting the…

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Moonlit Winter

2019 • 106 min

Romance, Drama

A personal letter leads a young woman to take her mother on a trip to a quiet Japanese town, where someone important to her lives.

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6.9

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Perfect One-Night Stand

2020 • 21 min

On the verge of turning 21, Ji-hye is determined to have sex. She searches for a partner for a date, but finding the right person proves more challenging than she anticipated. Will she find the ideal companion for a single…

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Unforgettable

2016 • 113 min

Drama, Romance

During a live radio show featuring music from twenty-three years ago, a letter arrives. The letter reveals the early romances and friendships of the five people involved.

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7.3

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Forgotten

2017 • 108 min • Box office $9M

Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Seoul, South Korea, 1997. A young, anxious student named Jin-seok, along with his parents and successful older brother Yoo-seok, relocates to a new home. Soon, strange and unsettling occurrences begin to plague them, threatening their peaceful existence. As Jin-seok struggles…

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7.4

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Intruder

2020 • 102 min • Box office $4M

Mystery, Thriller

Widower Seo-jin is still deeply affected by his wife's death when he learns his younger sister, Yoo-jin, who disappeared 25 years ago, has been found. While his family embraces her return, Seo-jin struggles to connect with Yoo-jin, feeling like she…

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The Hypnosis

2021 • 85 min

Orphaned at a young age after a car accident, Jin-ho undergoes hypnosis to cope with the trauma. Do-hyun, a college student, becomes fascinated by Jin-ho's experience and begins experimenting with hypnosis himself.

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Recalled

2021 • 99 min

Mystery, Thriller

After a traumatic event leaves Soo-jin with amnesia, she begins to question her husband. She struggles to distinguish between what is real and what isn't, grappling with uncertainty about the truth.

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6.7

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A Tale of Two Sisters

2003 • 115 min • Budget $15M • Box office $1M

Drama, Horror, Mystery

Two sisters come home from a mental institution and find themselves dealing with unsettling events and a difficult relationship with their stepmother. As strange things happen, long-hidden family secrets are revealed, making it hard to tell what's real and what's…

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Double Patty

2021 • 107 min

Kang Woo-ram is searching for a job. Lee Hyun-ji aspires to be a news anchor but works at a small hamburger restaurant. One evening, Woo-ram visits the restaurant and orders a double patty hamburger during a "buy one, get one…

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Decision to Leave

2022 • 139 min • Box office $16M

Thriller, Mystery, Romance

A man falls to his death from a South Korean mountaintop. Was it suicide, or something more sinister? Detective Hae-joon investigates, initially focusing on the deceased man’s wife, Seo-rae. However, the deeper he investigates, the more entangled he becomes in…

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Between the Seasons

2018 • 98 min

Hae-Soo starts over in a quiet town where she's unknown, opening a cafe and building a new life. During a busy afternoon, a customer and high school student named Ye-Jin helps her out. Impressed, Hae-Soo offers Ye-Jin a part-time job.…

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Wall to Wall

2025 • 118 min

Thriller, Drama

A man invests his entire life savings in a new apartment, only to find it plagued by strange sounds, unfriendly neighbors, and deeply unsettling secrets.

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On Your Wedding Day

2018 • 110 min • Box office $20M

Romance, Drama

A man and the woman he loves keep getting pulled apart by fate. Throughout their lives, they experience repeated separations caused by circumstances beyond their control.

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7.1

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Sweet & Sour

2021 • 101 min

Drama, Romance, Comedy

A couple navigates the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship as they grapple with everyday life and its demands. They experience both the joys and hardships that come with trying to keep their connection alive.

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Our Love Story

2016 • 99 min

A fine arts student develops a romantic connection with an attractive bartender, and they embark on a close, intimate relationship.

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The Soul-Mate

2018 • 97 min • Box office $3M

Comedy, Fantasy, Crime

Jang-soo, a judo instructor who only cares about his daughter, begins seeing Tae-jin, a ghost of a former police officer. Tae-jin enlists Jang-soo's help to solve the case that led to his death.

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6.2

Architecture 101

2012 • 118 min

Comedy, Romance

Seung-min met Seo-yeon, a music student, during his first year at the Academy of Architecture, and they fell deeply in love. Years later, Seo-yeon unexpectedly contacts him, asking him to rebuild her father's old house.

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Two Weddings and a Funeral

2012 • 106 min

A gay man and a lesbian couple marry to conceal their true identities. They navigate the complexities of maintaining a facade, deceiving those around them, and ultimately seek genuine love.

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6.1

The Host

2006 • 120 min • Budget $11M • Box office $88M

Horror, Drama, Science Fiction

After toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.

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7.1

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White Night

2012 • 75 min

Two years after leaving Korea haunted by difficult memories, flight attendant Won-gyu returns. She encounters Tae-joon, a quick service delivery man, and they share a memorable night together.

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The Closet

2020 • 98 min

Horror, Thriller

A young girl's unsettling behavior begins after her family moves into a new home. One day, she vanishes behind a closet, leaving her father desperate and bewildered. With no explanation for her disappearance, he seeks the help of an exorcist.

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The Divine Fury

2019 • 129 min • Box office $11M

Action, Horror, Thriller

A renowned fighter awakens to strange wounds on his hands and discovers he's caught in a supernatural war. He must battle dark forces that are causing chaos in the real world.

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Hellcats

2008 • 114 min

A screenwriter pursues her dream of success while dating a member of a struggling rock band. Her sister, an interior designer, finds herself drawn to an actor. Meanwhile, her niece navigates the complexities of wanting her first kiss from her…

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5.9

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Always

2011 • 108 min • Box office $6M

Romance, Drama

A washed-up boxer working as a parking attendant finds a glimmer of hope when a blind telemarketer enters his booth. She sparks an unexpected connection.

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No Other Choice

2025 • 139 min • Budget $12M • Box office $40M

Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Fired from his job and deeply wounded by the harsh job market, a seasoned paper mill manager spirals into violence as he desperately tries to regain his sense of self-worth.

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A Werewolf Boy

2012 • 122 min

Romance, Fantasy

A surprising phone call leads an older woman back to the country cottage where she grew up. There, recollections of an orphaned boy she knew decades ago resurface.

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Zombie for Sale

2019 • 112 min

Comedy, Horror, Drama

A pharmaceutical company's secret experiments go wrong, resulting in the creation of a zombie. The unusual Park family discovers the creature and attempts to exploit it for personal gain.

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Lost to Shame

2017 • 103 min

A struggling actor lands the lead in a play exploring gay themes. Despite always considering himself accepting, his younger brother's hidden life forces him to confront his own self-deception. He comes to realize he hasn't been as open-minded as he…

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Don't Say Sorry

2018 • 23 min

Choi Yeon, often rumored to be a lesbian, ignores the gossip. She finds Ha-gyeong's kindness particularly appealing. But Choi Yeon becomes uncertain when the rumors about her start to come true.

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7.5

I Can Speak

2017 • 119 min • Box office $23M

Drama, Comedy

A curmudgeonly elderly woman forms an unlikely friendship with a young government worker, who helps her learn English. As they bond, she shares a surprising story from her history.

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7.5

Method

2017 • 82 min

Drama, Romance

A veteran actor and a famous pop star star in a gay romance play. While the actor guides the pop star through method acting, the distinction between their roles and their lives begins to fade, and they develop feelings for…

6.9

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